Cady
Pronunciation: [ k-AYD-ee ]
Cady is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,974 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Cady first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 2,424 babies have been named Cady in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cady is past its peak , currently ranked #7,974 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,974
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Alternative Spellings
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Cady is also used as a boy name, ranked #16341.
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About the Name Cady
Cady is a girl name .
Is Cady a boy or girl name? Cady is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,974 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,341. Cady is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cady is currently ranked #7,974 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cady include Cadence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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