Caden

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Battle; Spirit

Background: The name Caden originates from the Irish surname 'Cadan,' derived from the word 'cad,' meaning 'battle.' In English contexts, it has been adopted as a modern name, often associated with a more contemporary appeal and sometimes interpreted to mean 'spirit.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#396
Total births
71,230
Most popular decade
2000s (111,981 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-14 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1979

Gender usage

98.7% male 1.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1979
First year births
5
First year rank
#6,056
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
5,055
Peak rank
#92
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,680
Recent rank
#211

Female

First year
1993
First year births
6
First year rank
#11,780
Peak year
2006
Peak year births
89
Peak rank
#2,165
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
21
Recent rank
#5,778

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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