Total births
668
Boys' name · since 1997
Kaedon
Kaedon has 668 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8637
- among boys today
- 668
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
668 babies have been named Kaedon since 1997, making it today's #8637 boys' name.
Kaedon has 668 recorded births among boys since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8637 as of the latest data, more common than 40% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #8637 among boys today
- 668 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaedon is currently the #8637 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 668 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8637
- among boys today
- 668
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Kaedon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8637
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Kaedon was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
52 babies were named Kaedon in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaedon compares
668 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
Kaedon's all-time total is 82% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaedon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 668 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaedon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaedon's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaedon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#8,637
Active since
1997
Kaedon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kaedon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kaedon's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Kaedon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
343 births
- 2010s
2010s
235 births
- 2020s 74
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 343 births (51% of all-time use).
How Kaedon 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 Kaedon's total volume
Kaedon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kaedon by state
Where Kaedon concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 4.9% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Kaedon's total US births 4.9%
Even split
33 of 668 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaedon? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 668 babies named Kaedon. Today it holds rank #8637 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 52 births.
When was Kaedon most popular? ▼
Kaedon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Kaedon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaedon are Texas (33 births), California (13 births).
How long has the name Kaedon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaedon since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaedon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaeden, Kael, Kaedyn, Kaelan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaedon's data
- Kaedon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (343 total births); usage has since declined to 74 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kaedons (33 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 Kaedon
Nearby Names Like Kaedon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaedon
Kaeden Boy
#2166 5,100 births
Kael Boy
#1477 4,055 births
Kaedyn Boy
#3669 1,540 births
Kaelan Boy
#3744 1,520 births
Kaeson Boy
#2469 1,126 births
Compare Kaedon side by side: Kaedon vs Kaeden Kaedon vs Kael Kaedon vs Kaedyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaedon
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Kaedon: #8637 Boys' Name - 668 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaedon. 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 Kaedon 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.