Khaiden
An invented name said to mean "fighter, warrior, or brave one".
Name Census estimates that about 305 living Americans carry the first name Khaiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khaiden today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khaiden births was 2012 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khaiden. 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 Khaiden with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
305
~ 1 in 1,123,785 Americans
Peak year
2012
26 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,650
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Khaiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khaiden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 205 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Khaiden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaiden 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 Khaiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khaidens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khaiden
The given name Khaiden is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of various cultural influences and linguistic roots. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, primarily in North America and parts of Europe.
One possible origin of the name Khaiden is a blend of the Arabic name Khaled and the English suffix "-den," which can signify a dwelling place or enclosure. This combination could suggest a meaning along the lines of "the dwelling of the eternal one" or "the abode of the immortal."
Another potential source is the Sanskrit word "khādi," which means "to shine" or "to be bright." In this context, Khaiden could be interpreted as "the shining one" or "the radiant one." This association with light and brilliance may have appealed to some parents when choosing the name for their child.
While the name Khaiden does not have a long historical record, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name in recent times. One of the earliest recorded examples is Khaiden Oliver, a British actor known for his roles in television shows like "The Bill" and "Casualty" in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable Khaiden is Khaiden Lambiase, an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who has competed in various promotions throughout the 2010s. His distinctive name has contributed to his persona and public recognition within the combat sports world.
In the realm of literature, there is Khaiden Wolff, an American author and poet who has published several works, including the poetry collection "Shadows of Desire" in 2018. Her unique name has added to her artistic identity and the intrigue surrounding her literary works.
Moving to the world of music, Khaiden Morse is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician known for his independent releases and live performances. His name has become synonymous with his unique blend of alternative rock and folk genres.
Finally, Khaiden Rojas is a Venezuelan-American artist and muralist who has gained recognition for his vibrant and thought-provoking public artworks. His name has become closely associated with his artistic vision and the cultural themes he explores through his murals.
While the name Khaiden may not have a long historical legacy, it has gained a unique identity and modern appeal in various creative fields, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and linguistic roots that have shaped its meaning and popularity in recent times.
People
Khaiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khaiden 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
Khaiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khaiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 305 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khaiden 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 1,123,785 US residents.
Is Khaiden a common name?
We classify Khaiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 307 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khaiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Khaiden was 2012, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khaiden is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Khaiden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khaiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khaiden 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 Khaiden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khaiden 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 Khaiden 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Khaiden as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.