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Kade
BoyEnglish· “variant of Cade, an English surname”
- Meaning
- variant of Cade, an English surname
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAYD
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #349
- US babies 2025
- 943
- Best rank
- #345 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Kade
Kade is an English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cade, an English surname”.
Kade is a spelling variant of Cade, an English surname that goes back to Middle English. Cade is often explained as coming from an Old English byname meaning something round or lumpy, though other sources connect it to a word for a cask maker, so its root is not entirely certain. The name has a short, crisp sound that suits the trend for one-syllable names. As a first name Kade is a modern American choice, sharing its rhythm with names like Jade, Kane and Cody. It is simple to spell and feels energetic and contemporary.
Other spellings with the same sound: Cade.
Popularity over time
Kade first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 34 different years, starting in 1988. Its best national rank was #345 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 993 babies. In 2025, 943 babies were named Kade, and it ranked #349 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,608 in 1980, #417 in 2000, #385 in 2010, and #349 in 2025. Of the 23,294 US boys named Kade since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,768 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Ezequiel, Rhys, Kylian, Sterling, and Wells.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kade ranked highest in North Dakota, Hawaii, and Montana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #132 | 10 |
| Hawaii | #133 | 8 |
| Montana | #153 | 9 |
| Iowa | #203 | 20 |
| West Virginia | #215 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Kade over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kade is usually pronounced KAYD, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with K and ends in “-de”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Cade.
Middle names for Kade
A few middle names that flow with Kade: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kade
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kade mean?
Kade is an English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cade, an English surname”.
What is the origin of the name Kade?
Kade has English roots. Kade is a spelling variant of Cade, an English surname that goes back to Middle English.
Is Kade a popular name?
Yes. Kade ranked #349 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kade a boy or girl name?
Kade is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Kade over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kade?
Kade 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