UK girl's name
Cadee
Feminine form of the French surname originating from a geographic location.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cadee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cadee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2004 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Cadee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cadee ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 6 girls were registered as Cadee.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cadee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Cadee mean?
The name Cadee has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the people inhabiting parts of Western Europe during the Iron Age, which spanned from around 800 BC to 1 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "cad," meaning battle or combat, suggesting a connection to warriors or soldiers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cadee can be found in the ancient Welsh epic poem, the Mabinogion, dating back to the 11th century AD. In this literary work, Cadee is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside King Arthur and his knights.
Throughout history, the name Cadee has been associated with various notable individuals. One such person was Cadee ap Gruffydd, a 13th-century Welsh nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Welsh resistance against English conquest. Another was Cadee O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain and lord of Tyrconnell in the 16th century, renowned for his military prowess and leadership during the Nine Years' War against English rule.
In the realm of literature, Cadee Cormac was a renowned Irish bard and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. His works, which celebrated the exploits of ancient Irish heroes and kings, played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and oral traditions of Ireland.
Moving into more modern times, Cadee Mulvany was an Irish-American actor and playwright who gained recognition in the late 19th century for his performances on the American stage. Born in 1844, he is particularly remembered for his portrayal of Irish characters and his contributions to the development of Irish-American theater.
It is worth noting that while the name Cadee has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been adapted and adopted by various other cultures and communities throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and meanings to this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cadee over time
The chart below shows babies named Cadee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cadee, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cadee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cadee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5237 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4289 | 21 | 5 |
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FAQ
Cadee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cadee in the UK right now?
In 2016, Cadee was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cadee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 6 babies registered as Cadee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cadee?
Feminine form of the French surname originating from a geographic location.
How many people are called Cadee in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Cadee across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.