Kadence

Kadence - A very unique male name

Kadence appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #2670. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kadence and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kadence? 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 Kadence. The baby boy name Kadence was given to 38 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1911 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 38,586 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kadence peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 1609.

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Kadence is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kadence is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #805 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,762.

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 Kadence is where you live.

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Kadence origin and meaning

Respelling of Cadence (word name), for a boy

A respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia, 'rhythm, falling' — the musical term

Kadence is the K respelling of the musical word name Cadence. The name is overwhelmingly given to girls; this profile is the much smaller boy use, in the data since 2003 and peaking in 2022.

Attested etymology

Kadence is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kadence

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

Kaydence / Kaidence /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kadence

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 Kadence 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 Kadence?

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-dens · /ˈkeɪdəns/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Cadence — The standard spelling.
• Kaydence — A fuller K respelling.
• Kadynce — A rarer respelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choosing Kadence for a boy pick up the musical word name's rhythm with a K spelling that reads a little tougher. Boy use is tiny beside girl use.

Worth knowing

• Most people will assume Kadence is a girl, and the spelling defaults to Cadence.