Rhythmic or little fighter
Cadien is a modern variation likely derived from the English word 'cadence', referring to a rhythmic flow of sounds. It may also be a variant of the Irish name Caden, which stems from the surname Mac Cadáin, meaning son of Cadán, often associated with the word for battle or spirit.
Less common today
Cadien isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,651 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
