Kadie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-dee / ˈkeɪdiEnglish; diminutive of Katherine
Meaning
Pure; innocent
Historical & Cultural Background
Kadie is often considered a modern diminutive of Katherine, which has roots in Greek. The name Katherine has been popular in various cultures and has many variants. Kadie has gained popularity as a standalone name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Kadie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kady
- Cady
International Variants
- Catherine (French)
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Katarina (Slavic)
Famous people named Kadie
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Fictional characters named Kadie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kadie was first seen in the United States in 1975. Kadie has ranked as high as #1115 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kadie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kadie (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 76 |
| 1986 | 67 |
| 1987 | 97 |
| 1988 | 107 |
| 1989 | 87 |
| 1990 | 112 |
| 1991 | 90 |
| 1992 | 94 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 89 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 75 |
| 1999 | 91 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 90 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2008 | 81 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 16 |