Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cade.
National Rank (2025)
#248
All-Time Peak Rank
#201 (2001)
Total U.S. Births
34,772
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cade Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Cade
According to SSA data, Cade achieved its highest historical rank of #201 in 2001. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 1,811 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 56.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 58 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cade scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+56.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,811Births in 2001
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
58Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:5
1960s:35
1970s:491
1980s:863
1990s:4,570
2000s:13,668
2010s:8,311
2020s:6,829
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCade
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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