Kaede
A Japanese feminine name meaning "maple" or "maple tree".
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Kaede. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Kaede today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaede births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaede. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaede with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,501
Tracked since 1997
Census
Kaede in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 319 people with the first name Kaede, which placed it at #28,252 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,252
National first-name rank
People counted
319
319 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
39.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kaede
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kaede is Asian/Pacific Islander at 39.5%. The next largest groups are White (26.0%) and Two or More Races (20.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kaede described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kaede at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander39.5% · 126
- White26.0% · 83
- Two or more races20.4% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 32
- Black or African American3.8% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaede
Kaede is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 312 total registrations, 70 (22.4%) were male and 242 (77.6%) were female.
Kaede as a male name
- Ranked #7,501 in 2023
- 11 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (11 births)
Kaede as a female name
- Ranked #8,697 in 2023
- 12 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2006 (17 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kaede on both sides of the split. Of the 320 people counted with this name, 71 were male (22.2%) and 249 were female (77.8%).
Popularity
Kaede: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaede from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 125 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaede remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaede by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaede during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaedes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaede
The name Kaede has its origins in the Japanese language, where it is written using the kanji characters 楓 or 枫. These characters represent the maple tree, which is a prominent and revered symbol in Japanese culture.
In Japan, the maple tree is admired for its vibrant autumn foliage, and its leaves are often used in traditional crafts and ceremonies. The name Kaede is believed to have been derived from this connection to the maple tree, symbolizing beauty, grace, and the changing seasons.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaede dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. During this time, Japanese literature and poetry flourished, and references to the name Kaede can be found in some of the classical works from this era.
One notable historical figure with the name Kaede is Kaede Akino (1888-1964), a pioneering Japanese educator and feminist. She played a crucial role in promoting women's education and advocating for gender equality in Japan during the early 20th century.
Another prominent individual with this name is Kaede Matsushima (1918-2005), a renowned Japanese author and poet. Her works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, reflecting the cultural significance of the maple tree symbolized by her name.
In the realm of sports, Kaede Kuki (born 1990) is a Japanese professional basketball player who has represented Japan in international competitions. Her name has become synonymous with excellence and dedication in the world of basketball.
Moving to the field of entertainment, Kaede Aono (born 1989) is a Japanese actress and model known for her roles in various television dramas and films. Her name has graced the silver screen and contributed to the cultural legacy of the name Kaede.
Lastly, Kaede Maegawa (born 1994) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her unique musical style and poetic lyrics. Her name reflects the artistic and creative spirit often associated with the maple tree's symbolism.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Kaede, each contributing to the rich cultural tapestry and legacy of this name rooted in the Japanese language and tradition.
People
Kaede + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaede as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaede: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaede?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaede going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Kaede a common name?
We classify Kaede as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 312 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaede most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaede was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaede is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kaede in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 319 people with the name Kaede, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,252 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kaede in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kaede?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kaede on both sides of the split. Of the 320 people counted with this name, 71 were male (22.2%) and 249 were female (77.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kaede?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kaede is Asian/Pacific Islander at 39.5%. The next largest groups are White (26.0%) and Two or More Races (20.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kaede most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Kaede in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.5% (126 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaede in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaede a female name?
Yes, 77.6% of people registered as Kaede in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaede still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaede in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaede can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Kaede?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.