Girl · #4,973 in 2026

Caddie

In golf, a caddie is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s bag, managing clubs, and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers.

Current Rank
#4,973
Peak Rank
#778 (1886)
Total Babies
96
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
1925
Last Year
1886
Peak Year
#778
Peak Rank
96
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Caddie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In golf, a caddie is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s bag, managing clubs, and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers.

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Etymology
The Scots word caddie or cawdy was derived in the 17th century from the French word cadet and originally meant a student military officer. It later came to refer to someone who did odd jobs. By the 19th century, it had come to mean someone who carried clubs for a golfer, or in its shortened form, cad , a man of disreputable behaviour.
Origin & history
The first recorded use of a caddie was in Edinburgh in 1681 by the future James VII of Scotland when taking part in the first international golf contest. [ better source needed ]

The Story of Caddie

Caddie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1886, when 9 Caddies were born — ranking #778 that year. As of 2026, Caddie ranks #4,973 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 96 Caddies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Caddie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caddie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caddie

What does the name Caddie mean?
In golf, a caddie is a companion to the player, providing both practical support and strategic guidance on the course. Caddies are responsible for carrying the player’s bag, managing clubs, and assisting with basic course maintenance like repairing divots and raking bunkers.
How popular is Caddie in 2026?
In 2026, Caddie ranks #4,973 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Caddie most popular?
Caddie reached its peak popularity in 1886, ranking #778 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Caddie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Caddie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Caddie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caddie include Janey, Karren, Sheridan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Caddie

Caddie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 96 births in the dataset. Caddie's peak popularity came in 1886 when it ranked #778. Use the chart and map above to compare Caddie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.