How old is someone named Caden?
The average Caden is 16 years old.
Half of all living Cadens are between 11 and 21.
When was Caden popular?
Caden was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2007, and dropped away. That's why most Cadens are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 90 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 2,913 | 2,800 |
| 2000s | 37,328 | 37,000 |
| 2010s | 22,593 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 10,064 | 10,000 |
How many Cadens are still alive?
About 72,000 Cadens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 73,000 babies named Caden since 1979.
Nearly every Caden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Caden?
About two in three living Cadens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 66%
- Gen Alpha 32%
Is Caden an old name?
No. Caden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Caden will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Caden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.7% of living Cadens are men.
Names the same age as Caden
NAME TWIN
Caden's name twin is Aniya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aniya's age curve is the closest match to Caden's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Kayden (12) · Kaden (16) · Kaiden (12) · Cayden (14) · Caiden (13) · Kaeden (15)
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Questions about the name Caden
How old is the average Caden?
The average Caden in the US is 16 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Caden?
About 72,000 Cadens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 73,000 babies given the name since 1979.
When was the name Caden most popular?
In 2007, when about 5,100 baby boys were named Caden.
Is Caden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 66% of living Cadens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this