Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Caden.
National Rank (2025)
#201
All-Time Peak Rank
#91 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
72,045
Unisex Distribution98.7% Boy / 1.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Caden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Caden
According to SSA data, Caden achieved its highest historical rank of #91 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 5,055 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 18.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 47 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Caden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-18.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,055Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
47Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:5
1980s:90
1990s:2,850
2000s:36,737
2010s:22,376
2020s:9,987
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCa-den
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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