Cade: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAYD · 1 syllable
Cade means “lump, swelling; barrel, cask”, from English.
A surname transferred from the given name
- Meaning
- lump, swelling; barrel, cask
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAYD
- US rank (2025)
- #248
- US babies a year
- about 1,208 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Cade?
Cade was the #248 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,398 babies. It’s rising: up 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #248 |
| Scotland | #426 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #425 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Cade?
Half of US adults named Cade are older than 25; most are between 18 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Cade
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Cade have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Cade
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Cade
What does the name Cade mean?
Cade means “lump, swelling; barrel, cask”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Cade?
Cade is pronounced KAYD.
How popular is the name Cade?
Cade was the #248 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,398 babies. It’s rising: up 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Cade?
Half of US adults named Cade are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 41.