UK name, mostly boys
Kayde
A modern name of unknown origin, potentially an invented variation of Cade.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 39 girls.
Kayde is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Kayde popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 10 births.
This profile covers 118 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1999 to 2023. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 117 living people in the UK are called Kayde. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kayde ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 10 boys were registered as Kayde.
- • Kayde is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 117 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayde as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.2% of Kayde registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2013
10 births
Estimated living
117
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kayde
In England and Wales birth records, Kayde has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 75.2% of registrations are for boys and 24.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kayde registered for boys
- Ranked #4,107 in 2023
- 4 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2013 (10 births)
Kayde registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2016
- 3 girls registered in 2016
- Peak: 2007 (7 births)
Meaning
What does Kayde mean?
The name Kayde is a relatively modern name, first appearing in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Cade, which has its origins in the Old English word "cad" meaning "round" or "barrel-shaped." This could suggest that the name was originally a nickname for a stout or plump individual.
While the name Kayde itself does not have a long historical record, the older name Cade can be traced back to medieval times. One notable example is Jack Cade, the leader of a popular revolt against the English government in 1450, known as the Cade Rebellion. However, it is unclear if he was actually named Cade or if this was a nickname or alias he adopted.
The earliest recorded use of the spelling "Kayde" appears to be in the late 20th century, possibly as a modern variation of the name Cade. One of the first notable bearers of this name was Kayde Caufield, an American actress born in 1986, who appeared in several television shows and films in the early 2000s.
Another early example of the name Kayde is Kayde Rieken, a professional skateboarder from Germany who gained prominence in the early 2000s. He was born in 1984 and is credited with helping to popularize the name in Europe.
In the world of sports, one of the most famous individuals with the name Kayde is Kayde Karnowski, an American basketball player born in 1992. He played for Gonzaga University and was a key member of their team that made it to the NCAA Final Four in 2017.
Another notable figure with the name Kayde is Kayde Honeycutt, an American singer-songwriter born in 1991. She rose to popularity in the late 2010s with the release of her debut album "Honey" and has since toured extensively, showcasing her unique blend of country and pop music.
While the name Kayde is relatively modern, it seems to have gained a foothold in various cultures and countries around the world, with examples of individuals bearing this name found in the United States, Germany, and beyond. Despite its recent origins, the name has already been associated with individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from entertainment to sports and music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kayde over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kayde in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kayde, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayde by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayde 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 | #3801 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3201 | 63 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2879 | 39 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kayde
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kayde: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kayde in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kayde was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kayde most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 10 babies registered as Kayde in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kayde?
A modern name of unknown origin, potentially an invented variation of Cade.
How many people are called Kayde in the UK?
A total of 118 babies have been registered as Kayde across the 22 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.