US Popularity:633
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Battle; British
Calling all Haydens, Bradens, Aidens, and other -den names! You've got another awesome cousin to play with. His name is Cayden, and he's a modern English variation of the Welsh Caden and Cathall. He has become popular as a boys' name since debuting on the charts in 1999. Translating to "battle," this name is sure to encourage baby's fighting spirit. That middle “y” makes it a super-clear name to pronounce. It was a big hit with Kevin Costner, the Oscar-winning actor, who named his son Cayden Wyatt in 2007.
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Famous People Named Cayden

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  • Cayden Arthur Miscally
    Actor
  • Cayden Boyd
    Actor
  • Cayden Wyatt Costner
    Son of Kevin Costner

How Popular Is The Name Cayden?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cayden is currently #715 on The Bump
Boy:Cayden is currently #401 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cayden is currently #633 in U.S. births
Boy:Cayden is currently #326 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#326
in 2023
- 31
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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