Total births
3,298
Unisex name · since 1994
Kadyn
3,298 babies named Kadyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1994, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2338
- among boys today
- 3,298
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Kadyn currently ranks #2338 among unisex names in America, with 3,298 babies recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Kadyn recorded 3,298 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #2338 nationally today, ahead of 84% 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 1994 to 2025.
- #2338 among boys today
- 3,298 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kadyn is currently the #2338 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 3,298 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2338
- among boys today
- 3,298
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Kadyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2338
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Kadyn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
260 babies were named Kadyn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Kadyn compares
3,298 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Kadyn's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kadyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,298 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 260 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kadyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kadyn's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 260, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kadyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#2,338
Active since
1994
Kadyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 260
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Kadyn popularity over time - girls
1,434 total births recorded since 1993 (Kadyn as girls' name)
Kadyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kadyn's strongest decade.
1,570 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Kadyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,570 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,349 births
- 2020s 307
2020s
307 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,570 births (48% of all-time use).
How Kadyn 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 Kadyn's total volume
Kadyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kadyn by state
Where Kadyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 278 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 163 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 137 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 120 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 114 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 97 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 97 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 93 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Kadyn's total US births 8.4%
Even split
278 of 3,298 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Kadyn appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadyn? ▼
Kadyn has been given to 3,298 babies in the U.S. since 1994, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2338 as of the latest data. 260 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Kadyn most popular? ▼
Kadyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,570 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Kadyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadyn are Texas (278 births), California (163 births), Ohio (137 births).
Is Kadyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kadyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,298 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,434 births.
How long has the name Kadyn been used? ▼
Records for Kadyn go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kadyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaden, Kade, Kadin, Kadeem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kadyn's data
- Kadyn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,570 total births); usage has since declined to 307 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kadyns (278 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 Kadyn
Nearby Names Like Kadyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadyn
Kaden Boy
#304 69,595 births
Kade Boy
#345 23,294 births
Kadin Boy
#3194 5,074 births
Kadeem Boy
#4496 2,644 births
Kadence Boy
#1888 1,680 births
Compare Kadyn side by side: Kadyn vs Kaden Kadyn vs Kade Kadyn vs Kadin
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Kadyn
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, 1994–2025 (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. "Kadyn: #2338 Unisex Name - 3,298 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadyn. 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 Kadyn 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.