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Caden

Girl Name #5,851 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Caden is a girl name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Caden often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,851
Total SSA Count
21

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cad Cay Cadie

Also a Boy Name

Caden is also used as a boy name, ranked #211.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caden

Is Caden a boy or girl name?
Caden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5851. As a boy name, it is ranked #211. Caden is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Caden?
Caden is currently ranked #5851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Caden?
Common nicknames for Caden include Cad, Cay, and Cadie.
Is Caden a common or rare name?
Caden is an uncommon name, ranked #5851 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Caden

Caden is a girl name .

Is Caden a boy or girl name? Caden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,851 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #211. Caden is more commonly used as a boy name.

Caden is currently ranked #5,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Caden include Cad, Cay, and Cadie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Caden include Cadence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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