Cade is of Irish origin, meaning "round hill". It's also a variant spelling of the name Kedar, which has Hebrew origins and means "dark-haired". The name Cade gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century but has since become less common. It is often associated with the American actor Cade McNown, who played football at the University of Southern California and later appeared in films such as "The Rookie" and "Friday Night Lights".
"Cade has seen fluctuations in its popularity over time, with peaks of 11 births in 2004 and 9 births in both 1997 and 2021, while other years have shown as few as 5 births."