UK boy's name
Caide
A shortened form of the Gaelic name Caitlín, meaning "pure".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caide is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Caide popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2020. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Caide. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caide ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Caide.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caide as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Caide mean?
The name Caide has its roots in the Gaelic language, originating in ancient Celtic regions such as Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the Irish word "cáid," which means "gracious" or "graceful." The name has been in use for centuries, with some of the earliest recorded instances dating back to the Middle Ages.
In the 8th century, a renowned Irish scholar and missionary named Caide of Armagh lived and worked in the town of Armagh, Ireland. He was known for his contributions to the spread of Christianity and the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
Another notable figure bearing the name Caide was Caide mac Scandail, a 10th-century Irish king who ruled over the Kingdom of Dál Riata, an ancient Gaelic kingdom located in parts of modern-day Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In the 12th century, Caide mac Duinnshléibhe was a renowned Irish poet and historian from the northern region of Ulster. His works provided valuable insights into the culture and traditions of medieval Ireland.
The name Caide also appears in religious texts and manuscripts from the Middle Ages. One such example is the Book of Armagh, a 9th-century manuscript that contains the oldest surviving collection of ecclesiastical writings from Ireland, including references to individuals named Caide.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Caide Ó Conaill lived in the 16th century. He was an Irish bard and poet renowned for his intricate and poetic compositions in the Gaelic language.
Throughout history, the name Caide has been associated with individuals of significance in various fields, including scholarship, literature, and leadership. While not as widely used today as in centuries past, the name continues to hold a rich cultural heritage and connection to the ancient Celtic traditions of Ireland and Scotland.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caide over time
The chart below shows babies named Caide registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caide, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caide by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3385 | 4 | 1 |
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- Christopher 26,849
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- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Caide: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caide in the UK right now?
In 2020, Caide was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caide most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Caide in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caide?
A shortened form of the Gaelic name Caitlín, meaning "pure".
How many people are called Caide in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Caide across the 2 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.