Kade
- US rank
- #348
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #345 in 2024
943 babies were named Kade in the US in 2025. It has climbed 15 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1987–2025
US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kade you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,811 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kade, 943 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kade would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKade first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #345.
- Where it's lovedKade is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #120, followed by Hawaii (#126) and Montana (#149). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Kade
Kade is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ade”. US birth records list Kade for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 56 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #345 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #348, with 943 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 girls |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 561,798 girls |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 222,717 girls |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 195,313 girls |
| 2020s | 7.1 | 140,845 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 106,045 boys |
| 1980s | 31 | 32,196 boys |
| 1990s | 134 | 7,476 boys |
| 2000s | 339 | 2,947 boys |
| 2010s | 410 | 2,439 boys |
| 2020s | 533 | 1,877 boys |
Other spellings of Kade
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 Kade
What is the origin of the name Kade?
Kade has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kade a boy or girl name?
Kade is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kade?
Kade ranked #348 for US boys in 2025, given to 943 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#345).