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Kaydin

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaydin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2015.

Kaydin is a modern invented name, most likely a spelling variant of Caden, which derives from the Welsh *cad* meaning "battle" – giving it the sense of "spirit of battle" or "warrior." It may also be blended from the popular name elements Kay- and -din, fitting a 21st‑century trend for soft, stylised names. While no historical or widely celebrated figures bear Kaydin, it has appeared in TV and video‑game character names, helping to boost its everyday use. No well‑known places share its root, though the Welsh element *cad* appears in geographic names such as Cadair Idris. Kaydin belongs to the fashionable –in (or –en) group alongside Aidan, Jayden, and Braden, and its particular spelling reflects parents’ desire for a distinctive, phonetic twist on a familiar sound.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20153 babies
Latest (2015)
#6863 babies
Total births
3since 2015
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2015 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).