Kaedyn
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Kaedyn
Kaedyn is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Caden, which has Irish origins meaning 'battle-ready' or 'spirit of battle.' This contemporary spelling with the 'ae' combination and 'y' substitution emerged as part of the trend toward unique spellings of traditional names in the early 2000s. Kaedyn carries a strong, masculine quality while incorporating the distinctive spelling elements that have become popular in recent decades. The name peaked in usage during the 2010s, appealing to parents seeking names with traditional roots but modern presentations. While maintaining the strong sound and meaning of its original form, this spelling variation gives the name a more distinctive, contemporary edge. Kaedyn fits well with other modern boy's names featuring similar sound patterns.
Kaedyn is also given to girls, where it ranks #11380 in the US.
Pronounced KAY-din.
As of October 2026, Kaedyn ranked #4086 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1524 in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,804 | 83 | #4,954 | 28 |
| 2015 | #1,862 | 79 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,101 | 67 | #4,916 | 28 |
| 2017 | #2,435 | 53 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,985 | 74 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,964 | 75 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,274 | 60 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,358 | 58 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,691 | 49 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,084 | 40 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,630 | 31 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,086 | 26 | — | 0 |
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