Kaiden
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Battle, companion
Origin: Welsh/American
Popularity: Ranked #237 in 2025 with 1,476 babies born.
History: Kaiden is a spelling variant of Caden and Kaden, part of the enormously popular -aiden naming family of the early 2000s. The Kai- prefix gives it a slightly more exotic feel. It has been popular in the United States as parents sought variations on the broadly popular Aiden and Jayden names.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kaiden? About 1 in 2,237 babies born in 2025 were named Kaiden, or roughly 4.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaiden
What does the name Kaiden mean?
Kaiden means “Battle, companion” from Welsh/American roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaiden?
Kaiden has Welsh/American origin. The traditional meaning is “Battle, companion”.
How popular is Kaiden?
Kaiden ranked #237 in 2025 — given to 1,476 babies that year.
When was Kaiden most popular?
Kaiden peaked in 2014 with 3,268 babies registered that year.
Is Kaiden a boy or girl name?
Kaiden is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kaidens in registered births are male.
Is the name Kaiden rising or falling in popularity?
Kaiden has risen 4068 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4305 in 2020 to #237 in 2025.
How long has Kaiden been recorded?
Kaiden appears in birth records across 34 years — from 1992 through 2025.