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Cadie

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Pronounced KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a short form of Cadence ('rhythm; a musical fall', from the Latin cadere) and a spelling of Kady/Katie; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rhythm; a short form of Cadence: Cadie. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningA modern name, variously a short form of Cadence ('rhythm; a musical fall', from the Latin cadere) and a spelling of Kady/Katie; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#15353 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 825

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719782025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cadie is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a short form of Cadence ('rhythm; a musical fall', from the Latin cadere) and a spelling of Kady/Katie (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern short name. Rare, rhythm at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cadie is a modern name, variously a short form of Cadence ('rhythm', from the Latin cadere) and a spelling of Kady/Katie — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-dee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Cadence — nickname; routes layered

Variations

CadyKadyCadi

Nicknames

Cade

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If you like Cadie…

Cady— a kin spelling
Kady— a fellow spelling
Cadence— a source name
Katie— a sound-neighbor -adie girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cadie mean?

Cadie is variously a short form of Cadence ('rhythm') and a spelling of Kady/Katie; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cadie?

It's said KAY-dee /ke.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cadie a boy or girl name?

Cadie is a girl's name.

How popular is Cadie?

Cadie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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