Cadence

Cadence - A very unique male name

Cadence appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #3452. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cadence and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cadence? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cadence. The baby boy name Cadence was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2093 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cadence peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 1585.

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Cadence is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cadence is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,070 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,116.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cadence is where you live.

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Cadence origin and meaning

English word name

The English word cadence, 'rhythm, the flow of sound,' from Latin cadere, 'to fall'

Cadence is a musical word name that has been used overwhelmingly for girls in the US; this profile covers its much smaller boys' use. It gives a boy the same rhythm-and-music associations, with Cade as a natural short form. Boys' use remains rare and steady at a low level.

Attested etymology

Cadence is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Cadence, pop culture references for the name Cadence and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cadence

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cadence, sorted by popularity.

Cuauhtemoc / Cuahutemoc /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Cadence

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cadence a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cadence?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAY-duns · /ˈkeɪdəns/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kadence — K-spelling used for both sexes

Nicknames: Cade

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

For a boy, Cadence is a deliberate crossover choice, usually picked by musical families.

Worth knowing

• Most people will assume Cadence is a girl; the name's US use is heavily female