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Kaeden

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaeden: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2012.

Kaeden is a modern, inventive spelling of the classic Caden, which itself likely stems from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin, meaning "son of Cadán." Cadán is a diminutive of "cadh," an old word for a wild goose, so the name carries a gentle, nature-rooted sense. While no prominent historical figures bear this exact spelling, the variant Caden has gained visibility through actors like Caden Stopkotte and sports figures. The name shares its root with the River Caddon in the Scottish Borders, though that connection is indirect. Kaeden fits a trend of modifying traditional names with "K" spellings to give a fresh, modern feel while preserving a distinctly Scottish heritage.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20124 babies
Latest (2012)
#5684 babies
Total births
4since 2012
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).