How Many People Are Named Cade?

Complete statistics for the name Cade: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cade
Rare
Old English

Cade means 'battle' in Old English and it's super rare, with only 1 in 10,011 Americans having this name. That's just 32,963 people in the US today, making it a very unique choice. The name peaked in popularity back in 2001 when 1,817 babies were given this name.

~8,077
Living in US
1 in 41,036
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Battle
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,147
Worldwide Bearers
#92,619
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
32,963
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
29
🇳🇿 New Zealand
27
🇿🇲 Zambia
12
🇹🇭 Thailand
11
🇵🇭 Philippines
11
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
9
🇳🇵 Nepal
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
32,825 (100%)
♀ Female
139 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
30,328
Would be under 30 (90%)
3,173
Would be 30–60 (9%)
13
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 33,514 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cade Through the Generations

Cade has seen steady usage since its rise in the early 2000s, with a peak year of 2001 where 1,817 babies were named Cade. Today, the majority of those named Cade are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern name. With an estimated 32,963 people named Cade living in the US, the name's stability suggests it's here to stay among newer-generation parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 4,348
California 2,555
Ohio 1,322
Louisiana 1,280
Florida 1,226
Illinois 1,050
Michigan 951
Utah 944
Georgia 928
Tennessee 919

✨ Similar Names to Cade

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cade's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Cade

How Many People Have the Name Cade?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,077 people in the United States currently share the name Cade. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,036 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Cade a Common or Rare Name?

Cade is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cade Mean?

Cade means "battle" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cade in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cade Most Popular?

The name Cade reached peak popularity in 2001, with 1,817 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cade?

Approximately 8,077 people named Cade live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,077. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,036 Americans.

Is Cade a rare name?

Cade is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,036 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cade mean?

Cade means "battle" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Cade more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cade are male and 0% are female.

When was Cade most popular?

Cade peaked in 2001 with 1,817 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,077
All-Time Births8,077
1 in X1 in 41,036
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2001
World Rank#92,619
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.