boy's name
Cadet
kuh-DET (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 30
Cadet is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1905, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1905.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cadet Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 15 |
How Popular Is Cadet?
In 1928, Cadet was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #843 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Cadet Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cadet
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cadet Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cadet over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cadet
- English kuh-DET
Sibling Names for Cadet
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cadet — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cadet
How popular is the name Cadet?
In 1928, Cadet was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #843 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Cadet a girl's or a boy's name?
Cadet is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cadet?
Cadet has 2 syllables.
When was Cadet most popular?
Cadet peaked in 1905, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.