gender neutral
Cade
round, smooth
About Cade
Consider a name that embodies strength in its simplicity—direct, powerful, and refreshingly uncomplicated. Cade delivers maximum impact with minimal syllables, creating an impression that lingers long after introduction. This name suits someone destined to be a natural leader, possessing an innate confidence that doesn't require embellishment or explanation. The hard consonant sounds provide a sense of determination and resolve, while the brevity ensures it's never forgotten or mispronounced. Think about how this name will serve across a lifetime: commanding respect in professional environments, conveying approachability among friends, and maintaining dignity in formal settings. Cade works exceptionally well in today's fast-paced world where clarity and efficiency matter. Parents who choose this name often value substance over flash, preferring timeless strength to temporary trends. The single-syllable structure offers practical advantages too, pairing beautifully with virtually any middle name or surname combination imaginable.
Popularity of the Name Cade
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | #993 | ||||
| 1977 | #981 | ||||
| 1985 | #897 | ||||
| 1987 | #903 | ||||
| 1988 | #943 | ||||
| 1989 | #960 | ||||
| 1990 | #878 | ||||
| 1991 | #882 | ||||
| 1992 | #823 | ||||
| 1993 | #695 | #809 | |||
| 1994 | #590 | #916 | |||
| 1995 | #516 | ||||
| 1996 | #493 | #861 | |||
| 1997 | #460 | #890 | |||
| 1998 | #336 | #974 | #315 | #852 | |
| 1999 | #225 | #511 | #261 | #526 | |
| 2000 | #216 | #595 | #259 | #566 | |
| 2001 | #201 | #503 | #248 | #417 | |
| 2002 | #208 | #582 | #407 | ||
| 2003 | #221 | #619 | #227 | #396 | |
| 2004 | #253 | #887 | #248 | #606 | |
| 2005 | #286 | #845 | #295 | #547 | |
| 2006 | #287 | #812 | #387 | #515 | |
| 2007 | #294 | #822 | #211 | #468 | |
| 2008 | #309 | #894 | #242 | #605 | |
| 2009 | #325 | #845 | #580 | ||
| 2010 | #330 | #279 | #550 | ||
| 2011 | #347 | #849 | #533 | ||
| 2012 | #369 | #859 | #230 | #787 | |
| 2013 | #376 | #929 | #312 | #829 | |
| 2014 | #361 | #659 | |||
| 2015 | #364 | #647 | |||
| 2016 | #410 | #830 | #697 | ||
| 2017 | #445 | #950 | #635 | ||
| 2018 | #386 | #794 | #730 | #563 | |
| 2019 | #397 | #900 | #749 | #647 | |
| 2020 | #376 | #919 | #540 | ||
| 2021 | #338 | #907 | #616 | #585 | |
| 2022 | #292 | #836 | #566 | #467 | |
| 2023 | #280 | #660 | #562 | ||
| 2024 | #272 | #598 | #782 | #356 | |
| 2025 | #248 | #693 | #664 | #419 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cade
Names Similar to Cade
Nicknames for Cade
- Cady
- Cay
- Cady
- CD
Famous People Named Cade
| Cade Cunningham | American professional basketball player |
| Cade McNown | Former American football quarterback |
| Cade Foster | American football placekicker |
| Cade Stover | American football player |
| Cade Cowell | American soccer player |
| Cade Ballard | American football quarterback |
| Cade Gold | Canadian actor |
| Cade Lappin | American actor |
| Cade Johnson | American football wide receiver |
| Cade Webber | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Cade Mays | American football player |
| Cade Olivas | American freestyle wrestler |
| Cade Fortin | American football quarterback |
| Cade York | American football placekicker |
| Cade Simpson | Australian rules footballer |
| Cade Carney | American football running back |
| Cade Martin | American photographer |
| Cade McNamara | Australian rules footballer |
Characters Named Cade
| Cade Yeager | Transformers character in the film series |
| Cade Langmore | Character in the TV series "Ozark" |
| Cade Kenyon | Character in the book "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" by Madeleine L'Engle |
| Cade Hollister | Character in the TV series "The Wild Wild West" |
| Cade Bishop | Character in the TV series "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" |
| Cade Foster | Character in the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Cade Gallagher | Character in the book series "The Gallagher Girls" by Ally Carter |
| Cade Skywalker | Character in the comic book series "Star Wars - Legacy" |
| Cade Rearden | Character in the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand |
| Cade Sterling | Character in the TV series "The Hollow" |
| Cade Hartley | Character in the TV series "24 - Legacy" |
| Cade Tyler | Character in the TV series "The Society" |
| Cade Franklin | Character in the TV series "One Tree Hill" |