Meaning & origin
A reliable meaning for Caydan isn’t established in our sources yet. Rather than guess, we show what is recorded: how the name is used, how often, and the names it’s connected to.
The story
Published U.S. birth records include this spelling as early as 2002. This is the earliest published observation available here, rather than a date for the name’s origin.
From dated birth records
Caydan through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 289
- 284 boys · 5 girls
- Most popular year
- 2009
- 32 babies
- 2025
- 0
- Outside the ranked list
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- −28%
- Easing
By the numbers
The most recent published U.S. birth count for boys is 6 in 2023. Later missing counts do not mean the name went unused. Its largest published annual count for boys was 32 in 2009. Published U.S. population figures for this spelling include 292 as a first name in 2020.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Caydan, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Candan
“a sincere man”
>99% boys
Kaydn
>99% boys
Carrson
>99% boys
Cadon
>99% boys
Madan
“the god of love”
>99% boys
Kahden
>99% boys
Cadian
“rhythmic and melodious; a musical woman” · “rhythmic and melodious; a musical man”
>99% boys
Kaidan
“a beloved companion”
96% boys · 4% girls