Cade Boy
Origin(s)
English; French
Meaning
English: round; French: barrel
Historical & Cultural Background
Cade is derived from the Old French word 'cade', meaning a barrel. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century. It is often associated with strength and resilience.
Trend Summary
Cade has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Jade, Blake, Tate, Zane, Shane, Gage, Kane, Blaise, Jace, Dane
Variants
- Kade
International Variants
—
Famous people named Cade
Cade McNown is a former American football quarterback known for his time with the Chicago Bears.
Cade Foehner is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame as a contestant on 'American Idol'.
Fictional characters named Cade
Cade Yeager is a character in the 'Transformers' film series, portrayed as a mechanic and inventor.
Cade Skywalker is a character in the 'Star Wars' expanded universe, known as a Jedi Knight.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cade was first seen in the United States in 1953. Cade has ranked as high as #362 nationally which occurred in 2001 and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Michigan, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cade has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cade (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 113 | |
| OH | 104 | |
| CA | 78 | |
| MI | 77 | |
| FL | 74 | |
| PA | 52 | |
| NC | 43 | |
| GA | 42 | |
| TN | 42 | |
| NY | 39 | |
| VA | 38 | |
| IL | 35 | |
| WI | 31 | |
| MO | 29 | |
| WA | 29 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 61 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 76 |
| 1978 | 50 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1980 | 64 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 60 |
| 1983 | 78 |
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1985 | 102 |
| 1986 | 84 |
| 1987 | 108 |
| 1988 | 104 |
| 1989 | 112 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 142 |
| 1992 | 163 |
| 1993 | 221 |
| 1994 | 303 |
| 1995 | 393 |
| 1996 | 428 |
| 1997 | 480 |
| 1998 | 806 |
| 1999 | 1,498 |
| 2000 | 1,646 |
| 2001 | 1,811 |
| 2002 | 1,716 |
| 2003 | 1,576 |
| 2004 | 1,309 |
| 2005 | 1,162 |
| 2006 | 1,215 |
| 2007 | 1,173 |
| 2008 | 1,074 |
| 2009 | 986 |
| 2010 | 949 |
| 2011 | 867 |
| 2012 | 820 |
| 2013 | 807 |
| 2014 | 880 |
| 2015 | 892 |
| 2016 | 781 |
| 2017 | 697 |
| 2018 | 830 |
| 2019 | 787 |
| 2020 | 823 |
| 2021 | 960 |
| 2022 | 1,170 |
| 2023 | 1,218 |
| 2024 | 1,260 |