UK boy's name
Caydon
A masculine name of English origin possibly meaning "triumphant protector".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caydon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Caydon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 12 births.
This profile covers 76 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2004 to 2022. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 75 living people in the UK are called Caydon. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caydon ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 12 boys were registered as Caydon.
- • About 75 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caydon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
12 births
Estimated living
75
2026
Meaning
What does Caydon mean?
The given name Caydon is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical origins in ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be an amalgamation of various phonetic elements, potentially inspired by existing names such as Caden, Cayden, or Caiden, which themselves are modern variations of the traditional name Caden.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Caydon has been bestowed upon several individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Caydon Abrahams, a South African cricketer who played for the Western Province Cricket Club in the early 2000s. Another notable bearer of the name is Caydon Kershaw, an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2015 to 2019.
In the realm of arts and entertainment, Caydon Tanner is a British actor known for his roles in television shows like "Peaky Blinders" and "Call the Midwife". He was born in 1989 and has been active in the industry since the late 2000s. Caydon Royce, born in 1995, is an American singer and songwriter who has gained popularity on social media platforms for his original compositions.
One of the most prominent individuals with the name Caydon is Caydon Blackwood, a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Blackwood Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education and environmental initiatives, in 2010. Blackwood was born in 1975 and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts with numerous awards and honors.
While the name Caydon may be relatively new, it has already been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and fields, suggesting a growing popularity and acceptance in recent times. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, with limited historical references or cultural significance beyond its modern usage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caydon over time
The chart below shows babies named Caydon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caydon, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caydon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caydon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3491 | 31 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2502 | 42 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Caydon
- 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
Caydon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caydon in the UK right now?
In 2022, Caydon was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caydon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 12 babies registered as Caydon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caydon?
A masculine name of English origin possibly meaning "triumphant protector".
How many people are called Caydon in the UK?
A total of 76 babies have been registered as Caydon across the 13 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.