Will my child share the name Kaydon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kaydon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kaydon in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kaydon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kaydon is declining: down 3,202 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #678 in 2010.

Is Kaydon a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kaydon is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kaydon a popular baby name in the United States?

Kaydon does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kaydon is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kaydon in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kaydon

Kaydon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1320 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #678 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 2000.

Kaydon is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kaydon in their class.