Unisex · #2,610 in 2026

Kayde

Current Rank
#2,610
Peak Rank
#2,610 (2026)
Total Babies
693
5-Yr Trend
+25%
👧 Girl peak #4,652 (337 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,610 (693 total)
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2610
Peak Rank
693
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1985
First Year
2021
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#4652
Peak Rank
337
Total Count
33
Years Active

The Story of Kayde

As a girl name

Kayde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 18 Kaydes were born — ranking #4,652 that year. As of 2026, Kayde ranks #11,138 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 337 Kaydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kayde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 51 Kaydes were born — ranking #2,610 that year. As of 2026, Kayde ranks #2,610 for boys with 51 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 693 Kaydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kayde

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kayde

What does the name Kayde mean?
Kayde is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kayde in 2026?
In 2026, Kayde ranks #2,610 among boys' names in the U.S., with 51 babies given the name that year.
When was Kayde most popular?
Kayde reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,610 that year with 51 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kayde most popular?
Kayde has historically been most popular in Missouri, North Carolina, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kayde.
Is Kayde a unisex name?
Yes — Kayde is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Kaydes assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kayde?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayde include Evart, Olander, Imogene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kayde

Kayde is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 693 births in the dataset. Kayde's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,610. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayde'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.