Cady

Cady is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Cady at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cady

Cady belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cady first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1138 in 1992, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 2,424 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cady in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1138 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Cady in 2024
14
Total since 1880
2,424

Cady in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1243 in 2005
Babies named Cady in 2019
6
Total since 1996
138

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cady mean?

The meaning of Cady is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cady a boy or girl name?

Cady is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cady?

Cady comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cady?

Cady first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1138 in 1992, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].