How Many People Are Named Kayden?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Kayden

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 7,469 living people in the United States currently have the first name Kayden. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 9,953 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #258 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~7,469CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)9,953Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#258U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1961 (169 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~7,469
Historical Births (SSA)
9,953
All-Time Rank
#258
Historical Peak
1961

Key Insights for Kayden

Estimated Living Bearers
~7,469 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#258
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1961
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
87.7% Male · 12.3% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~934 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Kayden

Living Population Model
~7,469

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
9,953

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
6,557

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
43.9 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1961

Highest annual total: 169 registrations in 1961.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-1%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Kayden has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Kayden (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1961 (~169 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010877611
2011867511
2012857411
2013857411
2014857411
2015847311
2016847311
2017847311
2018837211
2019837211
2020837211
2021837211
2022837211
2023837211
2024827111

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
63/100
1950s
91/100
1960s
98/100
1970s
79/100
1980s
48/100
1990s
21/100
2000s
55/100
2010s
50/100
2020s
25/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Kayden has been predominantly masculine (87.7% male vs 12.3% female).

Male: 87.7% (~8,732 births)Female: 12.3% (~1,221 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Kayden

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Kayden in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Kayden appeared 6,557 times, ranking #296 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
6,557 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#296
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Kayden Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~934 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~93412.5%
Texas (TX)~6879.2%
Florida (FL)~5086.8%
New York (NY)~4566.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2994%
Illinois (IL)~2913.9%
Ohio (OH)~2693.6%
Georgia (GA)~2463.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 7,469 people named Kayden are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 43.9 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Kayden: 43.9 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayden

How many people in the U.S. are named Kayden?

Approximately 7,469 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Kayden. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 9,953 birth applications for Kayden between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Kayden?

Kayden ranks #258 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Kayden comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Kayden most popular in America?

The name Kayden reached its peak historical popularity in 1961, when 169 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Kayden?

Kayden has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Kayden?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Kayden has been predominantly masculine (87.7% male vs 12.3% female).

Where is the name Kayden most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Kayden resides in California, with approximately 934 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Kayden in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Kayden appeared 6,557 times in census returns, ranking #296 in official 2020 returns.

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