Kaden is a distinctive choice, ranked #924 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kaden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#924
US Rank #304
About the Name Kaden
Kaden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 201 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #203 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Kaden 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 #304, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kaden
Unlikely. With around 34 UK babies named Kaden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kaden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kaden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 201 places in the last five years. Its peak was #203 in 2006. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kaden is more popular in the US (#304) than in the UK (#924). 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 Kaden include: Kaden Hensel — Kaden Hensel is a former Australian tennis player.; Kaden Groves — Kaden Groves is an Australian cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Alpecin–Premier Tech.; Kaden Rodney — Kaden Kai Rodney is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace..
Kaden appears in the US top 500 at #304 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Kaden (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 201 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kaden
Likely around 1 other Kaden in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Kaden
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Kaden Groves is an Australian cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Alpecin–Premier Tech. Groves is a sprinter with speed on flat races, but who can also climb better than most sprinters.
Kaden Elliss is an American professional football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Luther Elliss, he played college football for the Idaho Vandals, and has three younger brothers that also play professional football: Christian, Noah, and Jonah.
Lewis B. Kaden was an American businessman, attorney, legal scholar, and former political advisor who served as vice chairman of Citigroup Inc from 2005 to 2013.
Kaden Davis is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football for the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats.