Kaden Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kaden Overview

Meaning

Companion, friend, fighter, battle

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic, Scottish, Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic name “Kadin,” meaning “companion” or “friend.” Also has roots in Celtic languages, where it means “fighter” or “warrior.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪdən/

Popularity

Kaden has seen increasing use in various countries, including the USA and Canada. In 2023, Kaden ranked #204 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Energetic, modern, friendly
A Deep Dive

Kaden Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Caden, Kaiden, Kayden, Caiden, Cayden

Common Nicknames

Kadie, Denny, Kaydie, Kado, Kadin

Diminutives

Kade, K, Kay, Den, Kenny

Famous People

  • Kaden Smith
    (American Football Player)
  • Kaden Elliss
    (American Football Player)
  • Kaden Pickering
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Kaden Groves
    (Australian Cyclist)
  • Kaden Honeycutt
    (American Racing Driver)
  • Kaden Cameron
    (American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kaden
    ("Scorpion," TV Series)
  • "Kaden's Reign"
    (Novel)
  • Kaden
    ("The Young and the Restless," TV Series)
  • "Kaden's Quest"
    (Video Game)
  • Kaden
    ("Halo 4," Video Game)
  • Kaden
    ("Teen Wolf," TV Series)

Places

  • Kaden Community
    (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

What Is the Meaning of Kaden?

Kaden means “companion” or “fighter.” This name often reflects a personality that is both loyal and strong-willed, with a tendency to be dependable and courageous.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kaden?

The name Kaden originates from Arabic, where it is derived from “Kadin,” meaning “companion” or “friend.” It also has roots in Celtic languages, where it means “fighter” or “warrior.”

Kaden Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kaden in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2602021#2672022#2822023
Top 3 Rankings#922006#982007#1002005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kaden

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023282
(-15 from 2022)
1188
(-100 from 2022)
0.06488
2022267
(-7 from 2021)
1288
(-37 from 2021)
0.06877
2021260
(-7 from 2020)
1325
(-68 from 2020)
0.07072
2020253
(-9 from 2019)
1393
(-141 from 2019)
0.07531
2019244
(-24 from 2018)
1534
(-166 from 2018)
0.07982
2018220
(-11 from 2017)
1700
(-157 from 2017)
0.08746
2017209
(-9 from 2016)
1857
(-176 from 2016)
0.09383
2016200
(-21 from 2015)
2033
(-311 from 2015)
0.10036
2015179
(-8 from 2014)
2344
(-129 from 2014)
0.11465
2014171
(-20 from 2013)
2473
(-162 from 2013)
0.12068
2013151
(-23 from 2012)
2635
(-319 from 2012)
0.13040
2012128
(-9 from 2011)
2954
(-339 from 2011)
0.14558
2011119
(-13 from 2010)
3293
(-303 from 2010)
0.16210
2010106
(-4 from 2009)
3596
(-469 from 2009)
0.17504
2009102
(-2 from 2008)
4065
(-442 from 2008)
0.19166
2008100
(-2 from 2007)
4507
(-15 from 2007)
0.20670
200798
(-6 from 2006)
4522
(-224 from 2006)
0.20415
200692
(+8 from 2005)
4746
(+381 from 2005)
0.21648
2005100
(+5 from 2004)
4365
(+228 from 2004)
0.20519
2004105
(+16 from 2003)
4137
(+800 from 2003)
0.19575
2003121
(+53 from 2002)
3337
(+1117 from 2002)
0.15882
2002174
(+49 from 2001)
2220
(+671 from 2001)
0.10742
2001223
(+50 from 2000)
1549
(+362 from 2000)
0.07489
2000273
(+43 from 1999)
1187
(+289 from 1999)
0.05684
1999316
(+117 from 1998)
898
(+366 from 1998)
0.04404
1998433
(+80 from 1997)
532
(+139 from 1997)
0.02624
1997513
(+16 from 1996)
393
(+20 from 1996)
0.01967
1996529
(+100 from 1995)
373
(+105 from 1995)
0.01862
1995629
(+83 from 1994)
268
(+53 from 1994)
0.01332
1994712
(+224 from 1993)
215
(+83 from 1993)
0.01055
1993936
(+161 from 1992)
132
(+32 from 1992)
0.00639
19921097
(+430 from 1991)
100
(+43 from 1991)
0.00476
19911527
(+3 from 1990)
57
(+2 from 1990)
0.00269
19901530
(+301 from 1989)
55
(+14 from 1989)
0.00256
19891831
(+767 from 1988)
41
(+19 from 1988)
0.00196
19882598
(+43 from 1987)
22
(+2 from 1987)
0.00110
19872641
(+627 from 1986)
20
(+6 from 1986)
0.00103
19863268
(+1064 from 1985)
14
(+5 from 1985)
0.00073
19854332
(+639 from 1984)
9
(+2 from 1984)
0.00047
19844971
(-832 from 1983)
7
(-2 from 1983)
0.00037
19834139
(+1480 from 1982)
9
(+3 from 1982)
0.00048
19825619
(+631 from 1980)
6
(+1 from 1980)
0.00032
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19806250
(-406 from 1977)
5
No change from 1977
0.00027
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19775844
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00029
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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19620
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19610
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19600
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19540
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19340
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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0.0000
19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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0
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18990
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18980
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18970
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18960
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18950
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18810
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kaden

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3182021#3462022#4102023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3142021#3542022#3702023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3012021#2722022#2442023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2412021#2552022#2132023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2772021#2772022#3182023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1942021#2332022#2962023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2112021#2092022#2712023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3372021#2832022#2512023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1682021#2592022#2432023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2182021#1742022#1902023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2922021#2532022#2752023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1792021#2502022#3032023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3922021#3882022#4412023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2072021#2382022#2312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2652021#2772022#2652023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2252021#2882022#3282023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1812021#3322022#2792023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2582021#1872022#2322023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1692021#2022022#2662023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3782021#3382022#3022023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2912021#1972022#2612023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3912021#2292022#2832023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3062021#2782022#2402023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3632021#2672022#2892023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2812021#3842022#2632023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1912021#2992022#3432023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2172021#3062022#2452023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3172021#1402022#4532023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2432020#1932022#2932023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2842021#2042022#2002023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1762021#1122022#1842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2482021#2502022#2552023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2082021#2392022#1902023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3542021#3492022#3652023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1432021#2342022#2102023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2882021#2782022#2002023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3012021#2932022#4902023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1782020#2232022#2242023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1212020#2542021#2452023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1052019#2132022#1292023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1972021#3842022#3752023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3652021#3192022#2432023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1002014#1432015#1222016

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1842014#2192018#1862020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1552013#2112014#1232017

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2632018#1372019#2642020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1642018#2292022#1692023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2232012#2172016#2492023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2272016#2522018#2162023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#882007#1372008#1342009

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1672005#1162007#1722008

Popularity Rankings for Kaden in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#1072007#532014

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2802021#2972022#1932023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3142015#4152017#4162018

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3162019#3642020#4562022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3662013#4772021#4252022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642019#6372020#7552021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7182017#8212018#9802021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7402019#7232020#7382021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kaden a Name for Boys or Girls?

Although occasionally used for girls, Kaden is most commonly a boy’s name, highlighting a trend towards unisex names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kaden

Kaden in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kaden Smith (Football Player, born 1997): An American football tight end who has played for the New York Giants in the NFL.
  • Kaden Elliss (Football Player, born 1995): An American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Kaden Pickering (Hockey Player, born 1999): An American ice hockey player known for his time with various minor league teams.
  • Kaden Groves (Cyclist, born 1998): An Australian professional cyclist competing in international road racing events.
  • Kaden Honeycutt (Racing Driver, born 2003): An American racing driver competing in NASCAR and other motorsport series.
  • Kaden Cameron (Actor, born 2000): An American actor featured in several indie films and TV series.
  • Kaden Johnson (Basketball Player, born 2002): A Canadian basketball player playing at the collegiate level.
  • Kaden ("Scorpion," 2014 TV Series): A character who assists the Scorpion team in solving high-tech problems.
  • "Kaden's Reign" (2017 Novel): Follows the journey of a young prince named Kaden who must save his kingdom from dark forces.
  • Kaden ("The Young and the Restless," 1973 TV Series): A recurring character involved in the dramatic lives of the residents of Genoa City.
  • "Kaden's Quest" (2018 Video Game): An adventure game where players guide Kaden through mystical lands to find hidden treasures.
  • Kaden ("Halo 4," 2012 Video Game): A Spartan-IV super-soldier who plays a significant role in the game's campaign.
  • Kaden ("Teen Wolf," 2011 TV Series): A supernatural being who interacts with the main characters in Beacon Hills.
  • "Kaden's Magic" (2015 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a boy named Kaden who discovers he has magical powers.
  • Kaden Town (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): A small municipality in the Westerwaldkreis district.
  • Kaden Tower (Kentucky, USA): An iconic mid-century modern office building located in Louisville.
  • Kaden Lake (Saskatchewan, Canada): A tranquil lake situated in the northern part of Saskatchewan, popular for fishing.
  • Kaden County Park (California, USA): A park featuring hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic views in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Kaden Street (New South Wales, Australia): A residential street in Sydney, known for its quiet and suburban charm.
  • Kaden River (Alaska, USA): A river in southeastern Alaska, flowing through the Tongass National Forest.
  • Kaden Farm (Ohio, USA): A historic farm offering tours and educational programs about agriculture.
  • Kaden Plaza (Dubai, UAE): A modern shopping plaza featuring a variety of stores and restaurants.

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Sibling Names for Kaden

  • Lorcan
  • Luther
  • Merrick
  • Niall
  • Patton
  • Ramsey

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