Kaydan
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Kaydan
Kaydan is a modern masculine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending elements of popular names like Kaden, Jayden, and Aidan. Without definitive etymological roots, it's considered a contemporary creation that follows the '-ayden' and '-aden' naming trend that became popular in the 1990s and 2000s. The prefix 'Kay-' might relate to the letter 'K' or could be influenced by names like Kai. Kaydan has gained modest popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries, particularly for boys born after 2000. Parents are often drawn to its contemporary sound and unique quality while maintaining familiar phonetic elements. The name has a modern, energetic character that fits current naming preferences.
Kaydan is also given to girls.
Pronounced KAY-dun.
As of October 2026, Kaydan ranked #4320 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2489 in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,070 | 37 | 19.3 |
| 2015 | #2,787 | 43 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | #2,911 | 41 | 21.6 |
| 2017 | #3,724 | 29 | 15.7 |
| 2018 | #3,661 | 30 | 16.5 |
| 2019 | #3,303 | 35 | 19.5 |
| 2020 | #3,969 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2021 | #3,694 | 30 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | #3,247 | 37 | 21.2 |
| 2023 | #4,974 | 20 | 11.7 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,320 | 24 | 14.1 |