Cadee
Feminine form of the French surname originating from a geographic location.
Name Census estimates that about 415 living Americans carry the first name Cadee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cadee today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cadee births was 2005 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cadee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
415
~ 1 in 825,914 Americans
Peak year
2005
36 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,379
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Cadee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cadee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 255 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cadee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cadee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cadees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cadee
The name Cadee has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the people inhabiting parts of Western Europe during the Iron Age, which spanned from around 800 BC to 1 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "cad," meaning battle or combat, suggesting a connection to warriors or soldiers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cadee can be found in the ancient Welsh epic poem, the Mabinogion, dating back to the 11th century AD. In this literary work, Cadee is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside King Arthur and his knights.
Throughout history, the name Cadee has been associated with various notable individuals. One such person was Cadee ap Gruffydd, a 13th-century Welsh nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Welsh resistance against English conquest. Another was Cadee O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain and lord of Tyrconnell in the 16th century, renowned for his military prowess and leadership during the Nine Years' War against English rule.
In the realm of literature, Cadee Cormac was a renowned Irish bard and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. His works, which celebrated the exploits of ancient Irish heroes and kings, played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and oral traditions of Ireland.
Moving into more modern times, Cadee Mulvany was an Irish-American actor and playwright who gained recognition in the late 19th century for his performances on the American stage. Born in 1844, he is particularly remembered for his portrayal of Irish characters and his contributions to the development of Irish-American theater.
It is worth noting that while the name Cadee has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been adapted and adopted by various other cultures and communities throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and meanings to this name.
People
Cadee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cadee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cadee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cadee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 415 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cadee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 825,914 US residents.
Is Cadee a common name?
We classify Cadee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 421 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cadee most popular?
The single biggest year for Cadee was 2005, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cadee is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cadee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cadee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.