Kadence
How to say it: KAY-dense · /ˈkeɪdəns/
Variant of Cadence; from Latin 'cadentia', a rhythmic sequence in music or movement.
Kadence was the 488th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 204 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 81% 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 (both sexes) | 204 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,417 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −81% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #834 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in recent decades, Kadence reached its high in the 2010s. Now well below that mark, it is likely to drift lower in the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp at the opening and breathy through the close, Kadence feels creative and musical. Melody shares its rhythm and spirit.
Nicknames
- Kade
- Kady
- Denny
Honouring a Kadence in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kadence is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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