Caedmon
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,834 in 2010
7 babies were named Caedmon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,859 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Caedmon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Caedmon, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caedmon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaedmon first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2010, when it ranked #1,834. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCaedmon has slipped 4,859 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Caedmon
Caedmon is a boy name of Celtic origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-mon”. US birth records list Caedmon for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 27 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #1,834 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 44,053 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,438 boys |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 154,242 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Caedmon
What is the origin of the name Caedmon?
Caedmon has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Caedmon a boy or girl name?
Caedmon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Caedmon?
Caedmon ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#1,834).