Cadet Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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

YearBirths
19645