Kade is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #719 in 2023 with 47 recorded births. This places Kade in the top 11% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 69 births ranking #545. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 123.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,886 boys born was named Kade. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kade is a modern boys' name chosen largely for its brisk, sturdy sound. Older source lines exist, but in current naming the style and simplicity matter more than one single literal meaning.
The name rose with the popularity of short, sharp boys' names and later connected with other similar modern forms such as Kaden. It feels contemporary and straightforward.