Kade
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kade is an English name meaning “cask” or “barrel”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.92% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kade
Kade is a name of English origin that emerged primarily through modern naming conventions. While some scholars associate it with the Scottish surname Cade, its precise etymological roots remain largely circumstantial. It gained traction in contemporary usage as an independent moniker rather than a traditional derivative. The name represents the stylistic evolution of personal identification where rhythmic, single-syllable sounds are favored for their distinctiveness.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kade
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kade is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.92% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Kade
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kade is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 3.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.9K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 5.6K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 22K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kade ranked #460 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #341 in 2024 — a drop of 119 places. Kade maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #286 in 2010. Its lowest recorded position was #2,752 in 1978. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell 8 places (from #345 to #460).
Characteristics of the Name Kade
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- K — Boy Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kade is a single-syllable, direct name that prioritizes brevity and a sharp phonetic transition. Because it lacks a specific historical or cultural anchor, its Sleek & Modern aesthetic is derived from its concise, unadorned sonic structure.
Middle Names For Kade
Middle names used with KadeMethodology
Kade is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Kade Alexander · Kade Thomas · Kade Curtis · Kade Andrew · Kade MichaelView all 51 boy middle names.
- Total 81 middle names used with Kade
- 6 girl middle names used with Kade
- 24 unisex middle names used with Kade
Middle name suggestions for KadeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kade is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Kade Joseph · Kade Junior · Kade Gerald · Kade Justin · Kade Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kade
Sound Like Kade Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Cody · Cade · Kody · View all 78 names
Spelled Like Kade Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Kayde · Kaide · Kadem · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kade Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Kade”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kade"Methodology
A male given name of modern usage
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How to Spell Kade in ASL
- K
- a
- d
- e
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