Caiden is a distinctive choice, ranked #785 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Caiden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#785
US Rank #544
About the Name Caiden
Caiden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 234 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #247 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Caiden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #544, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Caiden
Unlikely. With around 43 UK babies named Caiden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caiden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Caiden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 234 places in the last five years. Its peak was #247 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Caiden is more popular in the US (#544) than in the UK (#785). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Caiden ranks #544 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
43
UK babies named Caiden (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 234 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Caiden
Likely around 1 other Caiden in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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