UK name, mostly boys
Kaiden
Of English origin, meaning "fighter for the truth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaiden is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Kaiden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #396, with 104 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 544 births.
This profile covers 5,762 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 6,922 living people in the UK are called Kaiden. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaiden ranked #396 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 104 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 544 boys were registered as Kaiden.
- • Kaiden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #199 in 2024.
- • About 6,922 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaiden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.9% of Kaiden registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#396
2024
Births in 2024
104
Latest year
Peak year
2013
544 births
Estimated living
6,922
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kaiden
In England and Wales birth records, Kaiden has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.9% of registrations are for boys and 0.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kaiden registered for boys
- Ranked #396 in 2024
- 104 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (544 births)
Kaiden registered for girls
- Ranked #4,764 in 2011
- 4 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 2006 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Kaiden mean?
The name Kaiden is a relatively modern name that is believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the name Caden, which is derived from the Welsh name Cadwyn, meaning "battle" or "conflict." The name Kaiden is believed to have been created as a more unique and modern spelling of this traditional Welsh name.
While the name Kaiden does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kaiden can be found in a 1985 book titled "The Boy Who Loved Anne Frank" by Ellen Feldman, in which a character named Kaiden appears.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Kaiden, there are a few examples from the modern era. Kaiden Guhle is a Canadian ice hockey player who was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Kaiden Smith is an American actor who has appeared in films such as "Teeth" and "The Boy."
Another notable Kaiden is Kaiden Malique, an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence on the social media platform TikTok. He has released several singles and has amassed a significant online following.
While the name Kaiden does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been adopted by various individuals around the world. Its unique spelling and modern sound have contributed to its appeal and its usage as a first name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaiden over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kaiden in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaiden, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 104 births in 2024, compared with 544 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaiden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaiden 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 | #308 | 759 | 5 |
| 2010s | #169 | 3,669 | 10 |
| 2000s | #481 | 1,313 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1752 | 21 | 3 |
Geography
Where Kaiden is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaiden. 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.
Kaiden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #199 in 2024.
Across the UK
Kaiden in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#199 in 2024
23 years of NRS records, 907 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#339 in 2024
18 years of NISRA records, 296 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaiden
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
- Kristian 2,788
FAQ
Kaiden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaiden in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaiden was ranked #396 for boys in England and Wales, with 104 births registered.
When was Kaiden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 544 babies registered as Kaiden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaiden?
Of English origin, meaning "fighter for the truth".
How many people are called Kaiden in the UK?
A total of 5,762 babies have been registered as Kaiden across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 907 more in Scotland and 296 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Kaiden most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaiden ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #199 in 2024. 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.