Kaidan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
94% Masculine / 6% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaidan means 'companion'.
Meaning of the Name Kaidan
Kaidan is a name of Arabic origin. It means 'companion'. Kaidan is a masculine name with two syllables. It is derived from the Arabic word 'qaidan' which refers to a male companion or aide. The name Kaidan is unique and not very common. It has a strong and confident feel.
Popularity of the Name Kaidan
The popularity for the name Kaidan peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 77 births, which ranked number 4,290 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Kaidan had the most female births in 2008 with 12, which ranked number 9,473 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 77, which ranked number 1,868 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaidan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 65 births to 44 births, a decline of -32.31%. Among males, Kaidan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 60 births to 44 births, a decline of -26.67%. Among females, Kaidan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaidan
- 20 Year Trend of Kaidan: 158.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaidan: -32.31%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kaidan: -26.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaidan: -100.00%
Popularity of Kaidan by State
For males, Kaidan was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kaidan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaidan
- Total Births of Kaidan: 42 (-3.83%)
- Male Births of Kaidan: 43 (-3.05%) 0
Given the downward trend of Kaidan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 42 births in 2024. Male births for Kaidan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 43 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.05%.