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Cade
BoyEnglish, Old English· “from an English surname; round, lumpy”
- Meaning
- from an English surname; round, lumpy
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- KAYD
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #248
- US babies 2025
- 1,392
- Best rank
- #201 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Cade
Cade is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English surname; round, lumpy”.
Cade is an English surname probably derived from a medieval nickname based on an Old English word meaning a lump or something round, perhaps for a stout person. The best-known historical bearer is Jack Cade, leader of a rebellion in England in 1450. As a first name Cade is short, bold and modern, used mostly for boys. It also serves as a nickname for longer names such as Caden and Kincaid. Cade fits well with other one-syllable names like Chase, Reid and Tate, and it pairs easily with longer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Kade.
Popularity over time
Cade first appears in US Social Security records in 1953. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 42 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #201 in 2001, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,811 babies. In 2025, 1,392 babies were named Cade, and it ranked #248 nationally. That is 56% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,134 in 1980, #216 in 2000, #330 in 2010, and #248 in 2025. Of the 34,772 US boys named Cade since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,311 babies. Since 2010, 15,140 more have been named Cade.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Trent, Pedro, Gerardo, Kobe, and Enrique.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cade ranked highest in Hawaii, Ohio, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #107 | 9 |
| Ohio | #113 | 119 |
| Michigan | #119 | 84 |
| Kentucky | #149 | 36 |
| West Virginia | #154 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Cade is usually pronounced KAYD, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with C and ends in “-de”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Kade.
Middle names for Cade
A few middle names that flow with Cade: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cade
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cade mean?
Cade is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English surname; round, lumpy”.
What is the origin of the name Cade?
Cade has English and Old English roots. Cade is an English surname probably derived from a medieval nickname based on an Old English word meaning a lump or something round, perhaps for a stout person.
Is Cade a popular name?
Yes. Cade ranked #248 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Cade a boy or girl name?
Cade is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Cade?
Cade is usually pronounced KAYD. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings