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Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).
Kayden
Kayden is down from its peak but still widely used. All-time it's been given to 365,856 U.S. babies, the 25th most common name by sound today, peaking at 20,289 in 2008, with 8,477 in 2025.
By sound, Kayden also includes the spellings Caden, Kaden, Kaiden, Cayden, Caiden, Kaeden, Kadin, Kadyn, Kaidyn.
Rising
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, “National data” baby-names files (1880–2025).