Boy · #341 in 2026

Kade

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

Current Rank

#341

Peak Rank

#341 (2026)

Total Babies

24K

5-Yr Trend

+15%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#7143

Peak Rank

299

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kade

Kade first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 1,011 Kades were born — ranking #341 that year. As of 2026, Kade ranks #341 for baby boys with 1,011 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 24K Kades have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kade

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

Cade
Caed
Caid
Kaid
Kaide
Could
Code
Kate
Cod
Cate
Cad
Cud

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kade

What does the name Kade mean?

Kade is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kade in 2026?

In 2026, Kade ranks #341 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,011 babies given the name that year.

When was Kade most popular?

Kade reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #341 that year with 1,011 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kade most popular?

Kade has historically been most popular in Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kade.

Is Kade a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kade?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kade include Dirk, Sydney, Jordon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kade

Kade is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 24K births in the dataset. Kade's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #341. Use the chart and map above to compare Kade'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.