Kadan
Every Kadan since 1994 — 503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kadan
Kadan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,173 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 503 American babies have been named Kadan. Its peak came in 2005, when 47 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 Kadan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kadan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,173 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,334 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,557 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,251 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,915 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,455 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,492 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,522 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,510 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,144 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,619 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,465 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,088 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,858 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,369 |
| 2008 | — | — | 36 | #3,193 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,160 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44 | #2,681 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,682 | 40 | #2,735 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33 | #3,045 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,785 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,310 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,014 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,108 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kadan in 2025?
Kadan ranked #10,173 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kadan?
503 babies have been named Kadan in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kadan most popular?
Kadan peaked in 2005, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Kadan a boy or girl name?
Kadan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kadan rising or falling?
Kadan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.