Kadie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Diminutive of Katherine
Background: The name Kadie is often considered a modern diminutive form of the name Katherine, which derives from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' This contemporary spelling reflects a playful and affectionate adaptation of the more traditional forms.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#3,429
Total births
2,617
Most popular decade
1990s
(2,676 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,879 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1975
Gender usage
0% male
100% female
Stats by gender
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Female
- First year
- 1975
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #5,162
- Peak year
- 1990
- Peak year births
- 112
- Peak rank
- #1,410
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 16
- Recent rank
- #6,903
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Number of babies given this name each year.
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