Cadan
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,444 in 2007
6 babies were named Cadan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cadan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cadan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cadan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCadan first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #3,444. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCadan has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Cadan
Cadan is a boy name of American and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Cadan for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 25 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #3,444 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:American namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.8 | 566,038 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,890 boys |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 2020s | 1.7 | 576,923 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Cadan
What is the origin of the name Cadan?
Cadan has American, Welsh roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Cadan a boy or girl name?
Cadan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cadan?
Cadan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#3,444).