Cadet Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-DET / /kəˈdɛt/French; English
Meaning
French: young military officer; English: a cadet
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'cadet' originates from the French word 'cadet', which means 'younger' or 'young man'. Historically, it referred to a younger son who would not inherit family property. In military contexts, a cadet is a trainee in a military academy. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with youth and training.
Trend Summary
The name Cadet is not widely used in the United States and does not have significant popularity trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cadet was first seen in the United States in 1964. Cadet has ranked as high as #1123 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cadet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1964 | 5 |