Kade is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #593 in 2025 with 65 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 69 births ranking #545. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 209.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,184 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.