Kadence
Rare non-standard spelling of Cadence.
Every Kadence since 1994 — 13,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kadence
Kadence is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,616 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 13,298 American babies have been named Kadence — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 953 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 Kadence stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kadence 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 | 129 | #1,616 | 75 | #2,014 |
| 2024 | 139 | #1,538 | 85 | #1,888 |
| 2023 | 154 | #1,448 | 106 | #1,635 |
| 2022 | 175 | #1,347 | 106 | #1,636 |
| 2021 | 189 | #1,246 | 97 | #1,694 |
| 2020 | 253 | #1,004 | 97 | #1,649 |
| 2019 | 253 | #1,019 | 105 | #1,586 |
| 2018 | 302 | #893 | 79 | #1,891 |
| 2017 | 402 | #715 | 80 | #1,848 |
| 2016 | 411 | #700 | 61 | #2,221 |
| 2015 | 534 | #574 | 79 | #1,861 |
| 2014 | 602 | #515 | 91 | #1,684 |
| 2013 | 630 | #483 | 60 | #2,189 |
| 2012 | 657 | #469 | 74 | #1,929 |
| 2011 | 631 | #469 | 64 | #2,094 |
| 2010 | 697 | #441 | 53 | #2,385 |
| 2009 | 786 | #401 | 45 | #2,727 |
| 2008 | 825 | #391 | 52 | #2,450 |
| 2007 | 858 | #385 | 47 | #2,625 |
| 2006 | 815 | #391 | 45 | #2,641 |
| 2005 | 911 | #344 | 42 | #2,637 |
| 2004 | 797 | #390 | 54 | #2,176 |
| 2003 | 276 | #874 | 41 | #2,534 |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,830 | 17 | #4,604 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,453 | 7 | #8,748 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,076 | 6 | #9,690 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,100 | 5 | #9,569 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kadence mean?
Rare non-standard spelling of Cadence.
How popular is the name Kadence in 2025?
Kadence ranked #1,616 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kadence?
13,298 babies have been named Kadence in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kadence most popular?
Kadence peaked in 2005, when 953 newborns received the name.
Is Kadence a boy or girl name?
Kadence is used for both: about 87% of babies named Kadence have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Kadence rising or falling?
Kadence is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.