boys' name · peaked 2005

Caedon

Every Caedon since 1995 — 410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2005Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Caedon
Peak year
2005
32 babies
All-time total
410
since 1995

The story of Caedon

Caedon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1995, 410 American babies have been named Caedon. Its peak came in 2005, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caedon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Caedon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 6 #11,046
2022 13 #6,545
2021 13 #6,382
2020 6 #10,812
2019
2018 5 #12,467
2017 5 #12,581
2016
2015 12 #6,735
2014 13 #6,352
2013 13 #6,299
2012 18 #5,067
2011 19 #4,844
2010 23 #4,257
2009 29 #3,651
2008 31 #3,496
2007 27 #3,800
2006 24 #4,018
2005 32 #3,180
2004 22 #4,030
2003 28 #3,297
2002 20 #4,060
2001 21 #3,860
2000 18 #4,233
1995 5 #9,049
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Caedon in 2025?

Caedon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Caedon?

410 babies have been named Caedon in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Caedon most popular?

Caedon peaked in 2005, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Caedon a boy or girl name?

Caedon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Caedon rising or falling?

Caedon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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