Boy · #8,802 in 2026

Cardae

Name: Popularity of the name Cardae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cardae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,802

Peak Rank

#7,236 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2010

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#7236

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cardae

Cardae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 11 Cardaes were born — ranking #7,236 that year. As of 2026, Cardae ranks #8,802 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Cardaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cardae

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

Card
Carde
Coward
Cord
Chord
Cowered
Cored
Coard
Corde
Kord
Cared
Cart

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardae

What does the name Cardae mean?

Cardae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cardae in 2026?

In 2026, Cardae ranks #8,802 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Cardae most popular?

Cardae reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #7,236 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Cardae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cardae is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cardae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cardae include Benjimen, Santosh, Bishoy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cardae

Cardae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Cardae's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #7,236. Use the chart and map above to compare Cardae'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.