How old is someone named Kaden?
The average Kaden is 16 years old.
Half of all living Kadens are between 12 and 21.
When was Kaden popular?
Kaden rose fast and peaked in 2006, then faded almost as fast. 74% of all Kadens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 133 | 130 |
| 1990s | 3,110 | 3,000 |
| 2000s | 35,392 | 35,000 |
| 2010s | 24,660 | 24,000 |
| 2020s | 7,401 | 7,400 |
How many Kadens are still alive?
About 70,000 Kadens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 71,000 babies named Kaden since 1977.
Nearly every Kaden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaden?
About two in three living Kadens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 67%
- Gen Alpha 31%
Is Kaden an old name?
No. Kaden 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 Kaden will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kaden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.4% of living Kadens are men.
Names the same age as Kaden
NAME TWIN
Kaden's name twin is Aniya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aniya's age curve is the closest match to Kaden's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Kayden (12) · Caden (16) · Kaiden (12) · Cayden (14) · Caiden (13) · Kaeden (15)
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Questions about the name Kaden
How old is the average Kaden?
The average Kaden in the US is 16 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaden?
About 70,000 Kadens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 71,000 babies given the name since 1977.
When was the name Kaden most popular?
In 2006, when about 4,800 baby boys were named Kaden.
Is Kaden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 67% of living Kadens 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