Kayde
A modern name of unknown origin, potentially an invented variation of Cade.
Name Census estimates that about 917 living Americans carry the first name Kayde. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 63.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Kayde today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kayde births was 2021 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kayde. 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
- • Kayde was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
People living today
917
~ 1 in 373,778 Americans
Peak year
2021
51 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,807
Tracked since 1985
Gender
Gender distribution for Kayde
Kayde is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 930 total registrations, 593 (63.8%) were male and 337 (36.2%) were female.
Kayde as a male name
- Ranked #2,807 in 2024
- 46 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (50 births)
Kayde as a female name
- Ranked #11,632 in 2021
- 8 female births in 2021
- Peak: 1988 (18 births)
Popularity
Kayde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kayde from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 315 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kayde remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayde 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 Kayde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaydes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Missouri, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Kayde, while Florida, Michigan, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kayde
The name Kayde is a relatively modern name, first appearing in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Cade, which has its origins in the Old English word "cad" meaning "round" or "barrel-shaped." This could suggest that the name was originally a nickname for a stout or plump individual.
While the name Kayde itself does not have a long historical record, the older name Cade can be traced back to medieval times. One notable example is Jack Cade, the leader of a popular revolt against the English government in 1450, known as the Cade Rebellion. However, it is unclear if he was actually named Cade or if this was a nickname or alias he adopted.
The earliest recorded use of the spelling "Kayde" appears to be in the late 20th century, possibly as a modern variation of the name Cade. One of the first notable bearers of this name was Kayde Caufield, an American actress born in 1986, who appeared in several television shows and films in the early 2000s.
Another early example of the name Kayde is Kayde Rieken, a professional skateboarder from Germany who gained prominence in the early 2000s. He was born in 1984 and is credited with helping to popularize the name in Europe.
In the world of sports, one of the most famous individuals with the name Kayde is Kayde Karnowski, an American basketball player born in 1992. He played for Gonzaga University and was a key member of their team that made it to the NCAA Final Four in 2017.
Another notable figure with the name Kayde is Kayde Honeycutt, an American singer-songwriter born in 1991. She rose to popularity in the late 2010s with the release of her debut album "Honey" and has since toured extensively, showcasing her unique blend of country and pop music.
While the name Kayde is relatively modern, it seems to have gained a foothold in various cultures and countries around the world, with examples of individuals bearing this name found in the United States, Germany, and beyond. Despite its recent origins, the name has already been associated with individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from entertainment to sports and music.
People
Kayde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kayde as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kayde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kayde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 917 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kayde 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 373,778 US residents.
Is Kayde a common name?
We classify Kayde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 930 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kayde most popular?
The single biggest year for Kayde was 2021, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kayde is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kayde a male name?
Yes, 63.8% of people registered as Kayde 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.