Cadence
How to say it: KAY-duns · /ˈkeɪdəns/
From Latin cadentia meaning 'rhythm, falling'; refers to musical flow and rhythmic pattern.
Cadence was the 488th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 245 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #834 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #488 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 245 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,417 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #834 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in spirit, Cadence rose to its height in the 2000s. Now well below that peak, further slipping is expected.
What goes with it
Lively and breathy with a crisp snap, Cadence feels creative and musical at heart. Lyric belongs alongside it.
Nicknames
- Cady
- Cade
Honouring a Cadence in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cadence is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Cadence
- Cadence Brace (born 2005)Canadian tennis player
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