How old is someone named Cade?
The average Cade is 18 years old.
Half of all living Cades are between 9 and 25.
When was Cade popular?
Cade had one big moment, peaking in 2001. 54% of the babies ever named Cade arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 35 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 491 | 440 |
| 1980s | 863 | 810 |
| 1990s | 4,589 | 4,500 |
| 2000s | 13,722 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 8,350 | 8,300 |
| 2020s | 6,863 | 6,800 |
How many Cades are still alive?
About 34,000 Cades are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 35,000 babies named Cade since 1953.
Nearly every Cade ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cade?
About half of living Cades are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 36%
Is Cade an old name?
No. Cade is one of the youngest names around: younger than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cade will be 30 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Cade a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Cades are men.
Names the same age as Cade
NAME TWIN
Cade's name twin is Reece. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Reece's age curve is the closest match to Cade's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Kade (15)
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Questions about the name Cade
How old is the average Cade?
The average Cade in the US is 18 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cade?
About 34,000 Cades are alive in the US today, out of roughly 35,000 babies given the name since 1953.
When was the name Cade most popular?
In 2001, when about 1,800 baby boys were named Cade.
Is Cade a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Cades are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this