UK girl's name
Kadey
A modern variation of the feminine name Katie of English origin.
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.
Kadey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kadey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 19 births.
This profile covers 105 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2004 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 16% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 111 living people in the UK are called Kadey. 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
- • Kadey ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 19 girls were registered as Kadey.
- • Kadey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #674 in 2011.
- • About 111 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kadey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
19 births
Estimated living
111
2026
Meaning
What does Kadey mean?
The name Kadey is believed to have originated from the Welsh language, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the Welsh name Cadwgan, which means "battle leader" or "war leader." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with warriors or military leaders in ancient Welsh culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kadey can be found in the 14th century Welsh manuscript known as the "Hendregadarn Manuscripts." This collection of medieval Welsh poetry and literature contains references to individuals bearing the name Kadey, indicating its usage during that time period.
In terms of historical figures, Kadey ap Meredydd (born around 1290) was a notable Welsh landowner and nobleman who lived during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the Welsh Marches and played a significant role in local affairs.
Another notable individual with the name Kadey was Kadey ap Rhys (born circa 1340), who served as a military commander during the Welsh Revolt of 1400-1415. He played a crucial role in leading the Welsh forces against the English during this period of conflict.
Moving forward in time, Kadey Griffiths (1560-1628) was a Welsh clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Llanstephan in Carmarthenshire. He was known for his contributions to the study of Welsh literature and language.
In the 18th century, Kadey Jones (1715-1782) was a Welsh poet and writer who gained recognition for his works in the Welsh language. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and played a role in preserving Welsh cultural traditions.
Lastly, Kadey Williams (1890-1962) was a Welsh artist and painter who was celebrated for her landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Welsh countryside. Her works were widely exhibited and are now part of various museum collections.
While the name Kadey may not be as widely used today as it once was, it carries a rich historical significance rooted in Welsh culture, literature, and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kadey over time
The chart below shows babies named Kadey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Kadey, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kadey 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4315 | 36 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2384 | 66 | 6 |
Geography
Where Kadey is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kadey. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kadey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #674 in 2011.
Across the UK
Kadey in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#674 in 2011
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kadey
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kadey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kadey in the UK right now?
In 2020, Kadey was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kadey most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 19 babies registered as Kadey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kadey?
A modern variation of the feminine name Katie of English origin.
How many people are called Kadey in the UK?
A total of 105 babies have been registered as Kadey across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Kadey most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kadey ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #674 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.