How old is someone named Cayden?
The average Cayden is 14 years old.
Half of all living Caydens are between 9 and 18.
When was Cayden popular?
Cayden had one big moment, peaking in 2009. 74% of the babies ever named Cayden arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 748 | 730 |
| 2000s | 15,371 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 20,472 | 20,000 |
| 2020s | 6,532 | 6,500 |
How many Caydens are still alive?
About 43,000 Caydens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 43,000 babies named Cayden since 1990.
Nearly every Cayden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cayden?
About half of living Caydens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial under 1%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 45%
Is Cayden an old name?
No. Cayden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cayden will be 32 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cayden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.6% of living Caydens are men.
Names the same age as Cayden
NAME TWIN
Cayden's name twin is Jayden. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jayden's age curve is the closest match to Cayden's: 96% alike.
Other spellings: Kayden (12) · Caden (16) · Kaden (16) · Kaiden (12) · Caiden (13) · Kaeden (15)
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Questions about the name Cayden
How old is the average Cayden?
The average Cayden in the US is 14 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cayden?
About 43,000 Caydens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 43,000 babies given the name since 1990.
When was the name Cayden most popular?
In 2009, when about 2,900 baby boys were named Cayden.
Is Cayden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Caydens 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