Kade
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Round, barrel, stout
Origin: Old English/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #349 in 2025 with 943 babies born.
History: Kade is a variant spelling of Cade, deriving from Old English or Scottish roots meaning round or stout. It has been used as a given name in the United States and Australia in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, carrying the same rugged, one-syllable appeal as its counterpart.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kade? About 1 in 3,493 babies born in 2025 were named Kade, or roughly 2.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kade
What does the name Kade mean?
Kade means “Round, barrel, stout” from Old English/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Kade?
Kade has Old English/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Round, barrel, stout”.
How popular is Kade?
Kade ranked #348 in 2025 — given to 943 babies that year.
When was Kade most popular?
Kade peaked in 2024 with 986 babies registered that year.
Is Kade a boy or girl name?
Kade is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kades in registered births are male.
Is the name Kade rising or falling in popularity?
Kade has risen 8732 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9080 in 2020 to #348 in 2025.
How long has Kade been recorded?
Kade appears in birth records across 56 years — from 1969 through 2025.