UK boy's name
Kaeden
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "warrior" or "fighter.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaeden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaeden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 27 births.
This profile covers 272 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 274 living people in the UK are called Kaeden. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaeden ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 27 boys were registered as Kaeden.
- • Kaeden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #568 in 2012.
- • About 274 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaeden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2011
27 births
Estimated living
274
2026
Meaning
What does Kaeden mean?
The name Kaeden is of relatively recent origin, emerging in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variation of the name Caden, which itself is a Welsh name derived from the word "cadan," meaning "battle" or "fighter." The name Kaeden, with its unique spelling, is thought to have been created by parents seeking a more modern and distinctive version of the traditional name.
While the name Kaeden does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America. It is considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to baby boys. The earliest recorded instances of the name Kaeden date back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, coinciding with the rising trend of creating new and unconventional baby names.
Despite its relatively short history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Kaeden. One such person is Kaeden O'Connor, a Canadian actor and model born in 2003, who has appeared in various television shows and commercials. Another is Kaeden Carswell, a young Canadian ice hockey player born in 2006, who plays in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.
Kaeden Laine, an American YouTuber and social media personality born in 1996, has gained a significant following for her lifestyle and beauty content. Kaeden Karmitsa, born in 1992, is a Finnish basketball player who has represented his country at the international level.
Lastly, Kaeden Fowell, born in 2007, is a British child actor who has appeared in several television series and films, including the popular show "Grantchester" and the movie "The Kid Who Would Be King."
While the name Kaeden may not have deep historical roots or connections to ancient texts or religious scriptures, its unique spelling and modern appeal have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times, particularly among parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their child.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaeden over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaeden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaeden, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaeden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaeden 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 | #3231 | 22 | 4 |
| 2010s | #1635 | 163 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2064 | 87 | 8 |
Geography
Where Kaeden is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaeden. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kaeden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #568 in 2012.
Across the UK
Kaeden in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#568 in 2012
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaeden
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaeden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaeden in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kaeden was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kaeden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 27 babies registered as Kaeden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaeden?
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "warrior" or "fighter.".
How many people are called Kaeden in the UK?
A total of 272 babies have been registered as Kaeden across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Kaeden most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaeden ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #568 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.