Cady
Pronunciation: [ k-AYD-ee ]
Cady is a boy baby name. Ranked #16,341 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Meaning & Origin
Cady is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYD-ee.
Parents who love the name Cady often also consider Isaah, Seab, Machiavelli .
Playground Safety
How Does It Sound with Your Surname?
Similar to Cady
See all →What do you want to do with this name?
Historical Record
Cady first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 20 babies have been named Cady in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cady is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,341 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,341
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Cady fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Girl Name
Cady is also used as a girl name, ranked #7974.
View Cady as a girl name →Similar Names
See all names like Cady →Compare Cady with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Cady and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Cady sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Hebrew biblical tradition origin
"salvation of the Lord"
#16,509 in US
Latin/Greek origin
"venerable; from the revered city"
#16,477 in US
Italian origin
"Italian surname historically linked t..."
#16,219 in US
Greek kleos + pater origin
"glory of the father"
#16,281 in US
Hebrew origin
"to tie, to bind"
#16,385 in US
Sanskrit origin
"dependent upon, sheltered"
#16,350 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Cady's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cady
Is Cady a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Cady?
How popular is the name Cady?
Is Cady a common or rare name?
What boy names are similar to Cady?
About the Name Cady
Cady is a boy name .
Is Cady a boy or girl name? Cady is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,341 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,974. Cady is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cady is currently ranked #16,341 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cady include Caden, Cade, Cadence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
Keep Exploring
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis