Kaiden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaiden is an American name derived from Caden, with roots in Gaelic meaning 'fighter'. It evolved from historical forms like Caden and Kaden. The name has gained popularity since the early 2000s, symbolizing strength and uniqueness, with no biblical relevance.
The name Kaiden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Kaiden has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaiden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5085th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 272nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 149th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2564th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3537th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaiden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaiden"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪdən/
Origin
American
Etymology
Kaiden is a modern name derived from the name Caden, which has roots in the Gaelic language, meaning 'battle'.
Meaning
fighter
Language Evolution
Caden, Kaden, Kaiden
Historical Usage
Kaiden started gaining popularity in the early 2000s as a modern variation of the name Caden.
Variants & Derivatives
Caden, Kaden, Caiden
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaiden is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with strength and uniqueness.
Famous People
Kaiden Kearney, a notable young athlete, Kaiden Ellis, an emerging professional football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaiden"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kaiden"
"Kaiden" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5085th of 16616 | 140 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 272nd of 24088 | 19,211 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 149th of 23106 | 31,706 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2564th of 35406 | 1,051 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3537th of 30306 | 531 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaiden" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
47.06% 2973rd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.02% 230th/4582 |
5.67% 293rd/5164 |
3.54% 259th/7313 |
4.21% 314th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.04% 161st/3984 |
3.28% 147th/4487 |
1.70% 116th/6822 |
3.79% 238th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaiden" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.01% 2658th/4582 |
67.82% 3502nd/5164 |
28.51% 2085th/7313 |
45.64% 3406th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.61% 3052nd/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
45.98% 3137th/6822 |
72.23% 4533rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaiden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaiden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.