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Caidan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-dun /ˈkeɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; the underlying names are variously read, and as a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft modern name: Caidan respells Caden/Aidan (said 'KAY-dun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern respelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; the underlying names are variously read, and as a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#9898 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620002023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caidan reads as a modern respelling of Caden/Aidan. As a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'KAY-dun').

In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Caidan is a modern respelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; as a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'KAY-dun').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Caidan — respelling of Caden/Aidan; uncertain

Variations

CadenKaidanCayden

Nicknames

CadeAidan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caidan mean?

Caidan is a modern respelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; as a coined spelling its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Caidan?

It's said KAY-dun /ˈkeɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caidan a boy or girl name?

Caidan is a boy's name.

How popular is Caidan?

Caidan is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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