Kaedyn
A variant spelling of the masculine name Caden, of Welsh origin meaning "battle".
Name Census estimates that about 2,166 living Americans carry the first name Kaedyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Kaedyn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaedyn births was 2009 (157 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaedyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaedyn with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Kaedyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.2K
~ 1 in 158,243 Americans
Peak year
2009
157 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,630
Tracked since 1999
Census
Kaedyn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,586 people with the first name Kaedyn, which placed it at #8,959 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,959
National first-name rank
People counted
1.6K
1,586 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
52.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kaedyn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kaedyn is White at 52.6%. The next largest groups are Black (21.6%) and Two or More Races (12.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kaedyn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kaedyn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White52.6% · 835
- Black or African American21.6% · 343
- Two or more races12.0% · 191
- Hispanic or Latino11.3% · 180
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 10
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaedyn
Kaedyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,186 total registrations, 1,514 (69.3%) were male and 672 (30.7%) were female.
Kaedyn as a male name
- Ranked #3,630 in 2024
- 31 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (109 births)
Kaedyn as a female name
- Ranked #14,225 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (77 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kaedyn on both sides of the split. Of the 1,585 people counted with this name, 1,036 were male (65.4%) and 549 were female (34.6%).
Popularity
Kaedyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaedyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,111 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaedyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaedyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaedyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Kaedyn, while Wisconsin, Oregon, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaedyn
The given name Kaedyn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in any specific language or culture. The name appears to be a creative combination of various elements, possibly drawing inspiration from Scottish or Irish Gaelic names beginning with "Caed" or "Caid," meaning "battle" or "warrior."
While the name Kaedyn does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it may loosely resemble some older names with similar sounds or spelling variations. However, the precise derivation and meaning remain ambiguous.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaedyn can be found in the United States during the late 20th century, possibly as a variant of the more common name Caden or Cayden. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin and first recorded use of this particular spelling.
As for notable individuals bearing the first name Kaedyn, there are a few examples throughout modern history, though the name remains relatively uncommon. One such individual is Kaedyn Kozlowski, a Canadian actor known for his roles in films and television shows such as "The Killing" and "The 100."
Another person with the name Kaedyn is Kaedyn Baumeister, an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer. He was born in 1999 and has represented the United States at various youth levels.
In the realm of sports, there is also Kaedyn Shelbourne, a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League. He was born in 2002 and is considered a promising prospect in the sport.
Moving to the literary world, Kaedyn Vega is an American author known for her young adult fiction novels, including the popular "The Burning Cove" series. She was born in 1989 and has gained recognition for her engaging storytelling and relatable characters.
Lastly, Kaedyn Browning is a British musician and songwriter, known for his work in the alternative rock genre. Born in 1993, he has released several studio albums and has garnered a dedicated following for his unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved various levels of recognition, the name Kaedyn remains relatively uncommon, and its origins and historical significance are somewhat obscure.
People
Kaedyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaedyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaedyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaedyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,166 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaedyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 158,243 US residents.
Is Kaedyn a common name?
We classify Kaedyn as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaedyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaedyn was 2009, when 157 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaedyn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kaedyn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,586 people with the name Kaedyn, or 0.53 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,959 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kaedyn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kaedyn?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kaedyn on both sides of the split. Of the 1,585 people counted with this name, 1,036 were male (65.4%) and 549 were female (34.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kaedyn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kaedyn is White at 52.6%. The next largest groups are Black (21.6%) and Two or More Races (12.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kaedyn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kaedyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.6% (835 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaedyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaedyn a male name?
Yes, 69.3% of people registered as Kaedyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaedyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaedyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaedyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Kaedyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.