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Cady

Girl

Meaning of Cady: English: 'rhythmic' or 'simple'

Cady is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8964th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8964

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,454

First recorded 1970 · peak 1992

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 13 babies1982: 7 babies1983: 16 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 34 babies1986: 28 babies1987: 31 babies1988: 54 babies1989: 58 babies1990: 149 babies19901991: 154 babies1992: 155 babies1993: 125 babies1994: 109 babies1995: 106 babies1996: 70 babies1997: 74 babies1998: 63 babies1999: 77 babies2000: 56 babies20002001: 70 babies2002: 66 babies2003: 59 babies2004: 78 babies2005: 87 babies2006: 70 babies2007: 50 babies2008: 56 babies2009: 51 babies2010: 38 babies20102011: 28 babies2012: 21 babies2013: 27 babies2014: 38 babies2015: 25 babies2016: 28 babies2017: 24 babies2018: 33 babies2019: 16 babies2020: 26 babies20202021: 21 babies2022: 27 babies2023: 19 babies2024: 14 babies2025: 10 babies
US babies named Cady per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 155.

Gender split

1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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