Kaydin
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kaydin
Kaydin is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity since the early 2000s, particularly in North America. It follows the popular '-ayden' naming trend, alongside names like Jayden, Brayden, and Hayden. Kaydin likely originated as a variant spelling of Caden, which itself derives from a Gaelic surname meaning 'battle-ready' or 'spirit of battle.' The distinctive spelling with 'K' and 'y' reflects contemporary preferences for unique name variations. Kaydin appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds modern while maintaining masculine qualities. The name's rise corresponds with increased parental interest in creating distinctive spellings of familiar-sounding names, allowing for individuality while retaining recognizable pronunciation.
Kaydin is also given to girls.
Pronounced KAY-din.
As of October 2026, Kaydin ranked #4472 for boys in US births in 2025 and #16358 for girls in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #1570 for boys in 2010 and #2788 for girls in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,031 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,141 | 65 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,496 | 51 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,774 | 44 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,771 | 44 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,167 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,941 | 19 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,541 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,505 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,533 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,482 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,472 | 23 | — | 0 |