Kaydence
How to say it: KAY-dens · /ˈkeɪdəns/
Phonetic respelling of Cadence, from Latin 'cadentia' (falling rhythm, flow). Modern creative spelling.
Kaydence was the 488th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 173 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 173 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,417 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| 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
A recent arrival, Kaydence crested in the 2010s. Now well below that high, it is expected to slip further.
What goes with it
Creative and musical with crisp edges and breathy sounds, Kaydence moves in two parts. Kayleigh and Braelyn belong in the same set.
Nicknames
- Kay
- Kaye
- Denny
- Kady
Honouring a Kaydence in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaydence is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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