Total births
666
Boys' name · since 1998
Caydon
Caydon has 666 recorded births since 1998 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10360
- among boys today
- 666
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
666 babies have been named Caydon since 1998, making it today's #10360 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Caydon recorded 666 times among boys since 1998, holding rank #10360 nationally today, ahead of 28% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2024.
- #10360 among boys today
- 666 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Caydon is currently the #10360 boys' name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 666 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10360
- among boys today
- 666
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Caydon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10360
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Caydon was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
57 babies were named Caydon in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Caydon compares
666 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Caydon's all-time total is 81% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Caydon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 666 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Caydon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Caydon splits its recorded history at 2011: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Caydon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#10,360
Active since
1998
Caydon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2024
- Peak year (2006)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Caydon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Caydon's strongest decade.
329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Caydon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
329 births
- 2010s
2010s
278 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 329 births (49% of all-time use).
How Caydon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Caydon's total volume
Caydon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Caydon by state
Where Caydon concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Caydon's total US births 1.8%
Even split
12 of 666 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caydon? ▼
666 babies have been named Caydon since 1998. It currently ranks #10360 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 57 births.
When was Caydon most popular? ▼
Caydon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 329 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Caydon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caydon are Texas (12 births), Georgia (11 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Caydon been used? ▼
Caydon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 27 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Caydon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cayden, Cayson, Caysen, Cayde, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Caydon's data
- Caydon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (329 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Caydons (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caydon
Nearby Names Like Caydon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caydon
Cayden Boy
#349 41,245 births
Cayson Boy
#765 6,367 births
Caysen Boy
#1379 2,394 births
Cayde Boy
#1236 1,676 births
Cayleb Boy
#7443 1,036 births
Compare Caydon side by side: Caydon vs Cayden Caydon vs Cayson Caydon vs Caysen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Caydon
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caydon: #10360 Boys' Name - 666 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caydon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caydon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.