Declining since 2001, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Kincade since 1995
Babies named Kincade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Kincade is a surname-style given name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1995. It reached its highest popularity in 2002, its peak year, and has since been in gradual decline, with its trajectory showing a falling trend since 2001. In recent data, it ranks 8,243rd, which translates to about 1 in every 189,786 newborns receiving the name. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state. Despite its relatively recent adoption as a first name, Kincade fits a broader pattern of Scottish surnames being repurposed as given names, adding a sense of heritage and strength. Its crisp, two-syllable sound and the popular 'K' initial contribute to its modest but steady use among American parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar choice.
Kincade is a modern coinage likely derived from the Scottish surname Kincade, which originated as a habitational name from a place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The place name may mean 'head of the steep path' from Gaelic 'ceann' (head) and 'cadha' (steep path). As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, fitting a pattern of using surnames as first names.
Sibling names for Kincade
Names that share Kincade's style, for a brother or sister.
