Kadie
Girl name · English · Irish · Latin
Meaningpure · English form of Katie
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,334 in 1988
13 babies were named Kadie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,661 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kadie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kadie, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kadie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKadie first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #1,334. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKadie was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,468 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendKadie has climbed 1,661 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningKadie is an English form of Katie, which means “pure”. Our records link it to English, Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Kadie
Kadie is a girl name of English, Irish and Latin origin meaning “pure”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-die”. US birth records list Kadie for girls from 1975 to 2025, in 50 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #1,334 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 87,260 girls |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,085 girls |
| 1990s | 49 | 20,231 girls |
| 2000s | 39 | 25,336 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,347 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 155,844 girls |
Other spellings of Kadie
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kadie
What does the name Kadie mean?
Kadie means “pure” in English, as a form of Katie.
What is the origin of the name Kadie?
Kadie has English, Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kadie a boy or girl name?
Kadie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kadie?
Kadie ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#1,334).