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Cady

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Pronounced KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/High

Meaning: Variously a pet form of Katie/Catherine ('pure', via katharos), a spelling of Cadie, and an English surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Cady is a pet form of Katie/Cadie. Crisp, warm, and homey.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningVariously a pet form of Katie/Catherine ('pure', via katharos), a spelling of Cadie, and an English surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7635 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,424

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219702024

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

Cady is variously a pet form of Katie/Catherine ('pure', via katharos), a spelling of Cadie, and an English surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, homey name (made known by Cady Heron in Mean Girls; said 'KAY-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, pure at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Cady is variously a pet form of Katie/Catherine ('pure', via katharos), a spelling of Cadie, and an English surname — a crisp, homey name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-dee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Cady — routes layered

Variations

CadieKadyCadi

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cady mean?

Cady is variously a pet form of Katie ('pure') and a spelling of Cadie; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cady?

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

Is Cady a boy or girl name?

Cady is a girl's name.

How popular is Cady?

Cady is a rare name in the U.S.

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