Cady
Every Cady since 1970 — 2,454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cady
Cady is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,574 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,454 American babies have been named Cady. Its peak came in 1992, when 155 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cady stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cady year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,574 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,661 | — | — |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,212 | — | — |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,931 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,791 | — | — |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,906 | — | — |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,086 | — | — |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,250 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,395 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,882 | — | — |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,321 | — | — |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,938 | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,040 | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,153 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,947 | — | — |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,970 | — | — |
| 2009 | 51 | #3,261 | — | — |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,063 | — | — |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,341 | — | — |
| 2006 | 70 | #2,584 | — | — |
| 2005 | 87 | #2,124 | — | — |
| 2004 | 78 | #2,242 | — | — |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,678 | — | — |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,419 | — | — |
| 2001 | 70 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,635 | — | — |
| 1995 | 106 | #1,493 | — | — |
| 1990 | 149 | #1,155 | — | — |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,259 | 7 | #5,217 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,009 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,023 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,121 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cady in 2025?
Cady ranked #9,574 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cady?
2,454 babies have been named Cady in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cady most popular?
Cady peaked in 1992, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Cady a boy or girl name?
Cady is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cady rising or falling?
Cady is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.