Cadence
A female given name from English.
Every Cadence since 1974 — 24,555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cadence
Cadence is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,022 in 2025 with 245 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 24,555 American babies have been named Cadence — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 1,788 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cadence stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cadence year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 | #1,022 | 76 | #1,994 |
| 2024 | 243 | #1,036 | 91 | #1,797 |
| 2023 | 275 | #952 | 115 | #1,530 |
| 2022 | 326 | #856 | 75 | #2,024 |
| 2021 | 377 | #758 | 92 | #1,752 |
| 2020 | 417 | #680 | 107 | #1,540 |
| 2019 | 557 | #545 | 97 | #1,661 |
| 2018 | 645 | #488 | 87 | #1,763 |
| 2017 | 752 | #422 | 75 | #1,922 |
| 2016 | 867 | #379 | 77 | #1,905 |
| 2015 | 967 | #340 | 79 | #1,855 |
| 2014 | 1,003 | #335 | 77 | #1,888 |
| 2013 | 1,037 | #308 | 81 | #1,782 |
| 2012 | 1,091 | #291 | 73 | #1,945 |
| 2011 | 1,151 | #275 | 78 | #1,824 |
| 2010 | 1,382 | #227 | 96 | #1,627 |
| 2009 | 1,460 | #223 | 107 | #1,539 |
| 2008 | 1,612 | #212 | 74 | #1,934 |
| 2007 | 1,707 | #199 | 81 | #1,795 |
| 2006 | 1,599 | #214 | 87 | #1,642 |
| 2005 | 1,670 | #207 | 72 | #1,807 |
| 2004 | 1,552 | #218 | 79 | #1,631 |
| 2003 | 620 | #476 | 64 | #1,849 |
| 2002 | 232 | #958 | 50 | #2,131 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,130 | 32 | #2,870 |
| 2000 | 62 | #2,459 | 27 | #3,160 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,597 | 9 | #5,987 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,891 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,071 | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #5,965 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,103 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cadence mean?
A female given name from English.
How popular is the name Cadence in 2025?
Cadence ranked #1,022 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 245 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cadence?
24,555 babies have been named Cadence in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cadence most popular?
Cadence peaked in 2007, when 1,788 newborns received the name.
Is Cadence a boy or girl name?
Cadence is used for both: about 91% of babies named Cadence have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Cadence rising or falling?
Cadence is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.