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UK boy's name

Kaydin

A diminutive Hebrew name meaning "fighter" or "warrior".

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.

Kaydin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaydin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 to 2013. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Kaydin. 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

  • Kaydin ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Kaydin.
  • Kaydin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #686 in 2015.
  • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaydin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3822

2013

Births in 2013

4

Latest year

Peak year

2008

4 births

Estimated living

17

2026

Meaning

What does Kaydin mean?

The name Kaydin is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Caden. Its origins can be traced back to the Welsh language, where it is derived from the Welsh word "cadan," meaning "battle" or "combat." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to those who were warriors or fighters in ancient Welsh culture.

The earliest recorded use of the name Caden dates back to the 16th century in Wales, although it was not widely popularized until much later. The spelling Kaydin is a more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a contemporary twist on the traditional spelling.

While the name Kaydin does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Welsh roots and connection to the concept of battle and combat give it a sense of strength and resilience.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Caden can be found in the 16th-century Welsh poet and writer, Caden ap Rhys (born around 1540), who is known for his contributions to the Welsh literary tradition.

Another notable figure with the name Caden is Caden Cort Sumpter (born in 1990), an American actor best known for his role as Charlie Asters in the television series "Revolution."

In the realm of sports, Caden Sterns (born in 1999) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL).

Caden Lovelace (born in 2013) is a young American actor who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Walking Dead" and "The Haunting of Hill House."

Lastly, Caden Kaplowitz (born in 2006) is an American child actor known for his roles in films such as "The Goldfinch" and "The Tender Bar."

While these are just a few examples, the name Kaydin and its variants have gained popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards more unique and individualized names in modern times.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaydin over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaydin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Kaydin, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaydin
01234200720102013

Decades

Kaydin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaydin 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 #4250 7 2
2000s #4010 7 2

Geography

Where Kaydin is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaydin. 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.

Kaydin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #686 in 2015.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Kaydin in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#686 in 2015

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kaydin

FAQ

Kaydin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaydin in the UK right now?

In 2013, Kaydin was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kaydin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Kaydin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaydin?

A diminutive Hebrew name meaning "fighter" or "warrior".

How many people are called Kaydin in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Kaydin across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Kaydin most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kaydin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #686 in 2015. 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.