Kady
Every Kady since 1970 — 2,885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kady
Kady is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,143 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,885 American babies have been named Kady. Its peak came in 2008, when 134 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kady stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kady year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,143 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,784 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,082 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,330 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,157 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,560 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,367 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,535 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,528 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,887 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,651 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,400 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,587 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,614 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,749 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,228 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,694 |
| 2008 | 134 | #1,672 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,269 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,654 |
| 2005 | 83 | #2,214 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,379 |
| 2003 | 79 | #2,194 |
| 2002 | 81 | #2,107 |
| 2001 | 70 | #2,297 |
| 2000 | 73 | #2,181 |
| 1995 | 112 | #1,442 |
| 1990 | 115 | #1,376 |
| 1985 | 113 | #1,221 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,501 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,703 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kady in 2025?
Kady ranked #9,143 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kady?
2,885 babies have been named Kady in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kady most popular?
Kady peaked in 2008, when 134 newborns received the name.
Is Kady a boy or girl name?
Kady is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kady rising or falling?
Kady is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.