Caidan

“Caidan is a modern name that is a variant of Caden, popular in the United States”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#9898US 2023

7Births / yr

↓Falling

357All-time births

📅 Since 200000

What does Caidan mean and where does it come from?

Caidan is a modern name that is a variant of Caden, popular in the United States. The name reflects a trend toward names that incorporate softer sounds and popular phonetic structures. It is also gaining traction in Ireland as a modern adaptation.

Cultural significance

Caidan has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of irish.

Peak popularity

Reached #2830 in 2006 — currently #9898 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Caidan?

Caidan works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Caidan Grace

How popular is Caidan right now?

Falling — down 3008 spots — currently #9898 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#9898 · Top 7.3%

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9898	7	▼ down 3008 · -42% births
2022	#6890	12	▲ up 1389 · +33% births
2021	#8279	9	▼ down 2349 · -40% births
2015	#5930	15	▲ up 363 · +7% births
2010	#6293	14	▼ down 2358 · -42% births
2005	#3935	24	▲ up 7851 · +380% births
2000	#11786	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Caidan

Best Year2005Rank #3935

Peak Count24

Average Rank#7573

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20237 years

The story of Caidan

Caidan is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2000. With 357 total births recorded, Caidan remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #11786 in 2000 to #9898 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Caidan in 2006:

Jacob Michael Joshua Ethan Matthew

💎Caidan has only 357 total recorded births since 2000 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Caidan?

Common

CaiCaidCaidieCaidyIdan

What names sound and feel like Caidan?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Caidan also consider these

Irish · Derived from 'Caodhán',

Caydan

English · from the place

Cadan

Ireland · Irish

Common questions about the name Caidan

What does the name Caidan mean?

Caidan means "Irish" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Caidan?

Caidan is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Caidan have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Caidan?

Caidan originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Caidan trending right now?

Caidan is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Caidan a common or rare name?

Caidan is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.