Cayde
How to say it: KAYD · /ˈkeɪd/
Modern respelling of Cade (Old English 'barrel-maker') - boosted by game character Cayde-6.
Cayde was the 161st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #161 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,345 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #126 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Cayde surged to its top lately. The 2020s count as its best stretch with continued rise anticipated.
What goes with it
Sharp and strong in a single burst of sound, Cayde feels energetic and modern. Jace shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cayde is about 1 in 57.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Cayde is the name of Cayde-6, a fan-favourite character of Bungie's Destiny games (2014–); gamers will hear it instantly.
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