UK boy's name
Caidon
A Scottish masculine name of unclear meaning, perhaps related to the Gaelic "caidean" (friend).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caidon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Caidon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Caidon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caidon ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Caidon.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caidon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Caidon mean?
The name Caidon is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in any particular language or culture. It is believed to have been created as a combination of the popular names Caden and Aiden, which have their origins in Celtic and Gaelic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Caidon can be found in the 1990s, when it began appearing as a first name for newborn babies in various English-speaking countries. However, its usage remained quite rare until the early 2000s, when it started to gain some popularity, particularly in the United States and Canada.
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Caidon, its components, Caden and Aiden, have a rich history. Caden is derived from the Welsh name Cadyn, which means "battle" or "fighter," while Aiden is an anglicized form of the Irish name Áedán, meaning "little fire."
As for notable individuals named Caidon, the name's modern origins mean that there are relatively few historically significant figures bearing this moniker. However, here are a few examples of people who have carried the name Caidon:
1. Caidon Shinn (born 1996) is an American professional baseball player who currently plays in the Minor League Baseball system for the San Francisco Giants organization.
2. Caidon Hamann (born 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played for various teams in the American Hockey League and the ECHL.
3. Caidon Lamont (born 1998) is an American college basketball player who currently plays for the Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball team.
4. Caidon Ricker (born 2003) is a Canadian child actor who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the Netflix series "Locke & Key."
5. Caidon Merrill (born 1997) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of various MMA promotions.
It's worth noting that while the name Caidon has gained some popularity in recent years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice, particularly when compared to its parent names, Caden and Aiden, which have become much more widespread.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caidon over time
The chart below shows babies named Caidon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caidon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caidon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caidon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3819 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3400 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Caidon
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Caidon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caidon in the UK right now?
In 2013, Caidon was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caidon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Caidon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caidon?
A Scottish masculine name of unclear meaning, perhaps related to the Gaelic "caidean" (friend).
How many people are called Caidon in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Caidon across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.