How Many People Are Named Cady?
Complete statistics for the name Cady: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cady is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 137,180 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,406 people in the US! Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1992.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 2,444 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cady Through the Generations
Cady has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1992 when 155 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Cady are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. With 2,444 total births recorded, Cady remains a niche name, rarely crossing generational lines.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Cady
Cady is a typically feminine given name and nickname.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cady's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cady
How Many People Have the Name Cady?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,408 people in the United States currently share the name Cady. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,421 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cady a Common or Rare Name?
Cady 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 Cady Mean?
Cady means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cady in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Cady Most Popular?
The name Cady reached peak popularity in 1992, with 155 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Cady?
Approximately 8,408 people named Cady live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,408. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,421 Americans.
Is Cady a rare name?
Cady is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,421 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cady mean?
Cady means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cady more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Cady are male and 99% are female.
When was Cady most popular?
Cady peaked in 1992 with 155 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.