Cade
- US rank
- #248
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #201 in 2001
1,392 babies were named Cade in the US in 2025. It has climbed 128 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
US births per million boys, 1953–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cade you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,227 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cade, 1,392 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cade would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCade first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #201.
- TrendCade has climbed 128 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #248. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCade is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #104, followed by Ohio (#113) and Michigan (#119). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Cade
Cade is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ade”. US birth records list Cade for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 61 of those 73 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #201 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #248, with 1,392 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.7 | 366,972 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 338,983 girls |
| 2010s | 2.2 | 450,450 girls |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,800,000 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1970s | 30 | 32,982 boys |
| 1980s | 47 | 21,487 boys |
| 1990s | 238 | 4,208 boys |
| 2000s | 687 | 1,455 boys |
| 2010s | 442 | 2,264 boys |
| 2020s | 660 | 1,516 boys |
Other spellings of Cade
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cade
What is the origin of the name Cade?
Cade has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cade a boy or girl name?
Cade is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Cade?
Cade ranked #248 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,392 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#201).