Cady is a unique, modern name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname 'Cadá'. It means 'helper' or 'warrior', reflecting its strong and supportive nature. Cady gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has since been used more frequently as a given name rather than a surname.
"Cady saw its peak popularity in 1985 and 1988 with seven births each year, while it dipped to six in 1986. Overall, there were twenty Cady babies born between these three years."