Cayden is a distinctive choice, ranked #674 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cayden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#674
US Rank #349
About the Name Cayden
Cayden is holding steady in the rankings at #674. It reached its peak of #235 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 2000.
Cayden 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 #349, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cayden
Unlikely. With around 55 UK babies named Cayden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cayden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cayden has held a stable position around #674 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #235 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Cayden is more popular in the US (#349) than in the UK (#674). 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.
Notable people named Cayden include: Cayden Lindstrom — Cayden Lindstrom is a Canadian college ice hockey player who is a forward for Michigan State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).; Cayden Green — Cayden Green is an American college football offensive tackle for the Missouri Tigers.; Cayden Lee — Cayden Xavier Lee is an American college football wide receiver for the Missouri Tigers..
Cayden appears in the US top 500 at #349 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
55
UK babies named Cayden (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cayden
Likely around 1 other Cayden in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Cayden
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Cayden Lindstrom is a Canadian college ice hockey player who is a forward for Michigan State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL entry draft.