Total births
733
Unisex name · since 2001
Kaydan
Kaydan has 733 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5815
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
733 babies have been named Kaydan since 2001, making it today's #5815 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kaydan recorded 733 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #5815 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #5815 among boys today
- 733 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaydan is currently the #5815 unisex name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 733 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5815
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Kaydan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5815
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Kaydan was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
50 babies were named Kaydan in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaydan compares
733 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Kaydan's all-time total is 100% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaydan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 733 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaydan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaydan's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaydan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#5,815
Active since
2001
Kaydan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Kaydan popularity over time - girls
134 total births recorded since 2001 (Kaydan as girls' name)
Kaydan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kaydan's strongest decade.
385 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Kaydan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
385 births
- 2020s 153
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 385 births (53% of all-time use).
How Kaydan 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 Kaydan's total volume
Kaydan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kaydan by state
Where Kaydan concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Kaydan's total US births 1.9%
Even split
14 of 733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaydan? ▼
Kaydan has been given to 733 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5815 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Kaydan most popular? ▼
Kaydan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 385 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Kaydan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaydan are California (14 births), Texas (11 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Kaydan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kaydan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 733 births, and as a girl's name it has 134 births.
How long has the name Kaydan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaydan since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaydan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayden, Kayson, Kaysen, Kay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kaydan's data
- Kaydan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (385 total births) through the 2020s (153) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kaydans (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kaydan
Nearby Names Like Kaydan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaydan
Kayden Boy
#125 73,606 births
Kayson Boy
#291 15,201 births
Kaysen Boy
#597 6,640 births
Kay Boy
#6208 3,924 births
Kayce Boy
#419 3,316 births
Compare Kaydan side by side: Kaydan vs Kayden Kaydan vs Kayson Kaydan vs Kaysen
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Kaydan: #5815 Unisex Name - 733 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaydan. 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 Kaydan 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.