How old is someone named Caiden?
The average Caiden is 13 years old.
Half of all living Caidens are between 9 and 18.
When was Caiden popular?
Caiden was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2008, and dropped away. That's why most Caidens are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 247 | 240 |
| 2000s | 7,770 | 7,700 |
| 2010s | 11,931 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 3,914 | 3,900 |
How many Caidens are still alive?
About 24,000 Caidens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 24,000 babies named Caiden since 1990.
Nearly every Caiden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Caiden?
About half of living Caidens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Caiden an old name?
No. Caiden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Caiden will be 32 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Caiden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.8% of living Caidens are men.
Names the same age as Caiden
NAME TWIN
Caiden's name twin is Aiden. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aiden's age curve is the closest match to Caiden's: 97% alike.
Other spellings: Kayden (12) · Caden (16) · Kaden (16) · Kaiden (12) · Cayden (14) · Kaeden (15)
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Questions about the name Caiden
How old is the average Caiden?
The average Caiden in the US is 13 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Caiden?
About 24,000 Caidens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 24,000 babies given the name since 1990.
When was the name Caiden most popular?
In 2008, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Caiden.
Is Caiden a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Caidens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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