boy name
Cade
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#248 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Cade in the US, 1880–2025
Cade first appears in US records in 1953. It peaked in 2001, when 1,811 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,392.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cade popular?
Steady Cade has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2001.
| 2020s | 6,829 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,311 | |
| 2000s | 13,668 | |
| 1990s | 4,570 | |
| 1980s | 863 | |
| 1970s | 491 | |
| 1960s | 35 | |
| 1950s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cade a boy or a girl name?
Cade is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Cade a popular name right now?
Cade has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2001.
How popular is the name Cade?
In 2025, Cade ranked #248 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cade most popular?
Cade was most popular in 2001, when about 1,811 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.