Girl nameCurrently #7,635 in the USFalling
Cady
//ˈkeɪdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19924 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cady's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cady's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cady |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 149 |
| 1991 | 154 |
| 1992 | 155 |
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 109 |
| 1995 | 106 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 77 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 66 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 78 |
| 2005 | 87 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Cady through the decades
- Cady peaked in 1992, when 155 babies were named Cady in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cady has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cady currently ranks #7,635 in the US and is cooling off.