1,099births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2019Peak · Northern Ireland
#3657England & Wales 2025
Cadan is a boy name family recorded 1,099 times in 4 countries since 1994. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#3657 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2019, at 55.7 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Kadan (United States).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Cadan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadan | English | 328 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 2007 | ▼ 49 % |
| Cadan | English | 182 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3657 | 2006 | ▲ 2 % |
| Cadan | English | 36 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 2019 | – |
| Cadan | English | 24 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2018 | – |
| Kadan | English | 503 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2005 | ▼ 40 % |
| Kadan | English | 26 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2009 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Cadan ↔ Kadan — spelling variant
Questions about Cadan
How popular is the name Cadan?
In 2025 it ranked #3657 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,099 births across 4 countries.
What is Cadan in other languages?
Kadan (English).
When was Cadan most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2019, at 55.7 births per 100,000.
Is Cadan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cadan is a boy name.