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How Many People Are Named Kayden?
Estimated people named Kayden living in the U.S. today
78,018
Gender distribution
90% male · 10% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 78,924
- Peak year: 2014 (5,135 births)
- Estimated living today: 78,018
Kayden by age group — who carries the name today?
Kayden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kayden
Kayden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 78,924 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 78,018 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,381 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kaydens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kayden in the US?
An estimated 78,018 people named Kayden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kayden rare — about 1 in 4,381 Americans.
Is Kayden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kayden is 90% male and 10% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Kayden most popular?
Kayden peaked in 2014, when 5,135 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kayden?
Kayden ranks #659 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).