Kaiden
Boy name · 925 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kaiden: 925 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 96 births in 2011.
Kaiden is a contemporary first name, a spelling variant of Caden and Kaden, with roots often traced to the Irish surname Mac Cadáin, meaning ‘son of Cadán’ (Cadán itself possibly from a word for ‘battle’), or to the Welsh *caden* meaning ‘spirit of battle’. One notable bearer is Canadian ice hockey defenceman Kaiden Guhle, selected in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. While no major places are named after a Kaiden, the name shares its etymological thread with the Welsh given name Caden. A further note: Kaiden is part of the popular modern ‘-aiden’ trend alongside Aidan, Jayden, and Brayden, and has been steadily used in Scotland since the early 2000s, appealing to parents who want a name that feels fresh yet grounded in Celtic heritage.
Boy 24 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201196 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #22618 babies
- Total births
- 925since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 31%vs prior 5y