Total births
638
Unisex name · since 2000
Kayde
638 babies named Kayde in U.S. Social Security records since 2000, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2826
- among boys today
- 638
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Kayde currently ranks #2826 among unisex names in America, with 638 babies recorded since 2000.
Social Security Administration records show Kayde recorded 638 times among boys since 2000, holding rank #2826 nationally today, ahead of 80% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #2826 among boys today
- 638 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kayde is currently the #2826 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 638 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2826
- among boys today
- 638
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Kayde vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2826
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Kayde was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
50 babies were named Kayde in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Kayde compares
638 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kayde's all-time total is 74% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kayde | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 638 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kayde's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kayde's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kayde at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,826
Active since
2000
Kayde popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Kayde popularity over time - girls
337 total births recorded since 1985 (Kayde as girls' name)
Kayde by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kayde's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Kayde births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 95
2000s
95 births
- 2010s
2010s
275 births
- 2020s
2020s
268 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 275 births (43% of all-time use).
How Kayde compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kayde's total volume
Kayde vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kayde by state
Where Kayde concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 8 | 1.3% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Kayde's total US births 1.7%
Even split
11 of 638 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kayde? ▼
Since 2000, Social Security records show 638 babies named Kayde. Today it holds rank #2826 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 50 births.
When was Kayde most popular? ▼
Kayde was most popular in the 2010s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Kayde most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kayde are Texas (11 births), Missouri (10 births), North Carolina (8 births).
Is Kayde a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kayde is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 638 births, and as a girl's name it has 337 births.
How long has the name Kayde been used? ▼
Records for Kayde go back to 2000, giving 26 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kayde? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayden, Kayson, Kaysen, Kay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kayde's data
- Kayde's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (275 total births) through the 2020s (268) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kaydes (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kayde
Nearby Names Like Kayde
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kayde
Kayden Boy
#125 73,606 births
Kayson Boy
#291 15,201 births
Kaysen Boy
#597 6,640 births
Kay Boy
#6208 3,924 births
Kayce Boy
#419 3,316 births
Compare Kayde side by side: Kayde vs Kayden Kayde vs Kayson Kayde vs Kaysen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kayde
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kayde: #2826 Unisex Name - 638 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kayde. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kayde draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.