UK name, mostly boys
Kayden
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "born from fire".
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.
Kayden is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Kayden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #250, with 191 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 686 births.
This profile covers 8,305 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 28% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9,814 living people in the UK are called Kayden. 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
- • Kayden ranked #250 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 191 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 686 boys were registered as Kayden.
- • Kayden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #209 in 2024.
- • About 9,814 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.5% of Kayden registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#250
2024
Births in 2024
191
Latest year
Peak year
2011
686 births
Estimated living
9,814
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kayden
In England and Wales birth records, Kayden has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.5% of registrations are for boys and 0.5% 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.
Kayden registered for boys
- Ranked #250 in 2024
- 191 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (686 births)
Kayden registered for girls
- Ranked #4,764 in 2011
- 4 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 2007 (11 births)
Meaning
What does Kayden mean?
The given name Kayden has its origins in the English language, emerging as a variant of the name Caden or Caiden in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a modern creation inspired by the Welsh name Cadyn, which itself derives from the Welsh word "caden," meaning "battle" or "combat."
While the name Kayden does not have a long historical lineage, its Celtic roots can be traced back to ancient Welsh and Irish cultures, where names carried strong warrior connotations. The earliest recorded instances of the name Kayden appear to be in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s, likely influenced by the growing popularity of unique and creatively spelled names during that period.
Regarding notable historical figures bearing the name Kayden, the records are limited due to the name's relatively recent emergence. However, a few individuals with this first name have gained recognition in various fields:
1. Kayden Troff (born 1996) is an American actor best known for his role as Boyd in the 2017 film "Wonder."
2. Kayden Muller-Trapp (born 2001) is a Canadian actor who has appeared in television shows such as "The Haunting Hour" and "Supernatural."
3. Kayden Boche (born 1997) is a Canadian YouTuber and social media personality known for his gaming and comedy content.
4. Kayden Lyles (born 2004) is an American child actor who has appeared in films like "Uncle Drew" and "Fist Fight."
5. Kayden Stephenson (born 2005) is a British child actor known for his role as Young Boba Fett in the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian."
While the name Kayden may lack a deep historical narrative, its contemporary popularity and unique spelling have contributed to its growing recognition as a distinctive and modern given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kayden over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kayden in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Kayden, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 191 births in 2024, compared with 686 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayden 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 | #204 | 1,280 | 5 |
| 2010s | #125 | 5,121 | 10 |
| 2000s | #491 | 1,876 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1751 | 28 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kayden is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kayden. 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.
Kayden ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #209 in 2024.
Across the UK
Kayden in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#209 in 2024
21 years of NRS records, 1,249 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#239 in 2024
17 years of NISRA records, 320 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kayden
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
- Kristian 2,788
FAQ
Kayden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kayden in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kayden was ranked #250 for boys in England and Wales, with 191 births registered.
When was Kayden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 686 babies registered as Kayden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kayden?
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "born from fire".
How many people are called Kayden in the UK?
A total of 8,305 babies have been registered as Kayden across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 1,249 more in Scotland and 320 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Kayden most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kayden ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #209 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.