Kade
Kade is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Round, barrel, or wetlands.
Origin and history
Kade is a given name of Gaelic origin, derived from surnames like Cade or Caden, meaning 'round' or 'barrel', or from the Scottish surname Kade meaning 'from the wetlands'. It gained steady popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Modern parents often choose it as a sleek, one-syllable alternative to longer names like Kaden or Cade.
Popularity in the United States
23,294 babies in the United States have been named Kade since 1880. It ranks #772 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #352.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- UT (5.6 %)
- LA (5.1 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 578 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,574 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,768 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,695 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,519 |
Famous people named Kade
- Kade Ruotolo: Martial Artist, Grappler
- Kade Simpson: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Kade rose in popularity alongside other crisp, single-syllable masculine names like Cole, Jace, and Cade in the late 1990s.
- The name originally functioned as an English or Scottish surname before transitioning into common use as a given name.