Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Cadee since 1990
Babies named Cadee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Cadee is a modern English name that entered U.S. records in 1990, reflecting the trend of creative respellings of familiar sounds. It has never been common, and its peak popularity occurred in 2005, after which its usage has steadily fallen. The name's one-in-N ratio is not available for the latest year, but its trajectory shows a clear decline since 2005. Cadee's absence from any top states suggests it is used sporadically across the country. As a respelling, it carries no ancient etymology, but its connection to names like Cady and Cadence gives it a contemporary, feminine feel.
Cadee is a modern English name that appears to be a respelling of Cady or Kady, which themselves are variant spellings of Caddy, a pet form of names such as Cadence or possibly a diminutive of the Irish name Cáit (a form of Catherine). Its use as a given name in the United States began in the late 20th century, and it has remained relatively rare, peaking in popularity in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cady, Cade, Dee
Sibling names for Cadee
Names that share Cadee's style, for a brother or sister.
