Kade is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #349 in 2025 with 943 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 986 births ranking #345. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 180.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,811 boys born was named Kade. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.