Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Kaiden

Kaiden is yet another American spelling variation of the first name Caden which was derived from a Gaelic surname, Mac Cadáin (meaning son of Cadáin). The Gaelic word “cadáin” possibly means ‘battler’ but the etymology is up for debate. The name may have also been derived from Adam, the first man, which would give the meaning ‘ground, earth.’ The MacCadáin clan was responsible for maintaining and managing the church land in their Scottish localities, a position they held from late medieval times into the early modern era (which would lend the name nicely toward Adam’s meaning). Caden is a very modern given name, originating only this century, and distinct to the United States. Kaiden came along shortly thereafter as another spelling variation.

All About the Baby Name – Kaiden

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME KAIDEN

The number Eight personality has everything to do with power, wealth and abundance. Somehow, this personality has been blessed on the material plane, but their authoritative and problem-solving traits provide evidence that their good fortunes are not just the luck of the lottery. They are well earned. This is the personality of CEOs and high-ranking military personnel. Eights are intensely active, hard-driving individuals. Success is only meaningful to them after a job well-done.  They are remarkable in their ability to see the larger picture right down to the smallest details, and organize a strategy around success. They then have the ability to direct a group around them toward any goal, and realize individual potential to get the most out of their team.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME KAIDEN

The name Kaiden first appeared on the American popularity charts in the year 2000. This newly made-up variation of the “Caden” class of names shows up about 20 years after the original version (Caden). Kaiden is currently the fifth most popular form of the name. Kaden is the most popular spelling of the name today, followed by Caden, Kayden, Cayden and then Kaiden. Kaiden showed remarkable growth quickly after entering the charts, but this popularity appears to be slowing. Perhaps the slower growth has to do with all of the competition out there (see all the variations to the right). The scores of spelling variations are taking the name further away from its Gaelic roots. No matter; for most American parents the attraction to these names has more to do with trendiness than family tradition.

Quick Facts

ON KAIDEN

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

123

PRONUNCIATION:

KAY-din

SIMPLE MEANING:

Battler, earth, ground

Characteristics

OF KAIDEN

Authoritative

Powerful

Tough

Tenacious

Wealthy

Problem-solver

Achiever

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Kaiden

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME KAIDEN

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME KAIDEN

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Popular Songs

ON KAIDEN

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Famous People

NAMED KAIDEN

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Children of Famous People

NAMED KAIDEN

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME KAIDEN

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