Kade

Kade is a boy's name of English origin meaning “embankment, low levee.” In 2024 it was given to 986 boys in the United States.

Kade at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“embankment, low levee”

About the name Kade

Kade belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “embankment, low levee” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kade first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #345 in 2024, and in 2024 986 babies received the name — 22,339 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kade in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#345 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Kade in 2024
986
Total since 1880
22,339

Kade in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#396 in 1999
Babies named Kade in 2025
65
Total since 1996
1,484

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kade mean?

Kade means “embankment, low levee” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kade a boy or girl name?

Kade is a boy name. In 2024, 986 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kade?

Kade comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kade?

Kade first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #345 in 2024, and 986 babies were given the name in 2024.

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