Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kayden.
National Rank (2025)
#135
All-Time Peak Rank
#90 (2014)
Total U.S. Births
73,606
Unisex Distribution90.1% Boy / 9.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kayden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kayden
According to SSA data, Kayden achieved its highest historical rank of #90 in 2014. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 4,742 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 37.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kayden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-37.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,742Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
37Years
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:0
1980s:6
1990s:548
2000s:13,266
2010s:40,361
2020s:19,425
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKa-yen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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