Kade
How to say it: KAYD · /ˈkeɪd/
Variant of Cade, from a surname meaning 'round' or 'barrel'; possibly a short form of Caden. Modern given name use.
Kade was the 161st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 943 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 | 943 |
| 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
Fresh to wide use, Kade reached its top in the 2020s. Continued ascent looks likely in the near future.
What goes with it
Hard and clipped in a single syllable, Kade sounds strong and crisp. Zane and Jace share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kade is about 1 in 57.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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