Cayde
English masculine name derived from the Middle English "keihede" meaning "vigilant" or "keeping watch".
Name Census estimates that about 1,534 living Americans carry the first name Cayde. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cayde today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cayde births was 2019 (207 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cayde. 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.
Key insights
- • Cayde is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 223,438 Americans
Peak year
2019
207 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,235
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Cayde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cayde from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 819 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cayde 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 Cayde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caydes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 26 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Cayde, while Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cayde
The name Cayde is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cædere," which means "caddie" or "carrier." This word was derived from the Latin word "cadere," meaning "to fall." The name first gained popularity in medieval England, where it was typically given to young boys who worked as caddies or carriers for noblemen and knights.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cayde can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Cædere," referring to a caddie or servant who worked on a nobleman's estate.
In the 12th century, a knight named Sir Cayde de Montfort is mentioned in the chronicles of the Third Crusade. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to King Richard I, and his name became synonymous with valiant service.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cayde gained popularity among the merchant class in England. One notable figure was Cayde Gresham, a wealthy merchant and financier who lived from 1519 to 1579. He played a significant role in establishing the Royal Exchange in London, which became the center of commerce and trade in the city.
In the 17th century, a renowned English poet named Cayde Milton (1608-1674) rose to prominence. His epic work, "Paradise Lost," is considered one of the greatest literary masterpieces of all time. Milton's use of the name Cayde helped to popularize it further.
Another famous bearer of the name was Cayde Cullen (1766-1839), an Irish-born American painter known for his portraits of prominent figures in the early United States, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
While the name Cayde has fallen out of widespread use in recent times, it continues to hold historical significance and cultural resonance, particularly in England and the United States, where it has been associated with figures of note throughout history.
People
Cayde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cayde 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
Cayde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cayde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,534 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cayde 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 223,438 US residents.
Is Cayde a common name?
We classify Cayde as "Rare". It ranks above 92.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,545 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cayde most popular?
The single biggest year for Cayde was 2019, when 207 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cayde is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cayde a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cayde in the SSA data are male. 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.