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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kadence — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kaden|Kader
English◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kadence

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KAY-dens · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1533
↓ Declining
Girl
#1533
Popularity score: 26
↓ Declining
Peak
#1004 in 2020
5yr
-88 ranks
Velocity
-88
Birth frequency
3.9 per 100,000 births
Boy
#1893
Popularity score: 24
↓ Fading
Peak
#1634 in 2022
5yr
-258 ranks
Velocity
-258
Birth frequency
2.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1893 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Kadence

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1893

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1533 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Kadence

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1533

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-88 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kadence scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernUnisex2-syllableNature-inspiredMusicalContemporaryTrendyInvented name
Character
rhythmic gracecreative expressionmusical soulstrong presenceflowing elegance
STRONG
High confidence

Kadence is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1533 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -88 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1893 · rare
Kadence at a Glance
Meaning:A modern invented name derived from the word 'cadence,' meaning rhythm or flow of sound. Often chosen for its musical and lyrical qualities.
Language root:English · Modern invention
Peak rank:#1004 in 2020
5yr change:-88 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1533 · Boy #1893
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Cadence◈Camden◈Kayden◈Aiden◈Jaden◈Braden
Similar Style
Ryder◈MasonPresley◈Harper◈Sage◈River◈
Works well with
Wren◈River◈Sage◈Ryder◈Harper◈Presley◈Finley◈Rowan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Kadence · Overview
Summary

Kadence is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1533 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Whimsical · Meaningful character
Kadence carries a cool, playful, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 88 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kadence.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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