Cadence Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-dens / /ˈkeɪ.dəns/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: rhythm; English: musical flow
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, 'cadentia' refers to rhythm or flow, often used in musical contexts. In English, the name has gained popularity as a modern name associated with music and harmony.
Trend Summary
The name has seen a rise in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kaden
- Caden
International Variants
- Cadência (Portuguese)
- Cadence (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cadence was first seen in the United States in 1992. Cadence has ranked as high as #1261 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cadence has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cadence (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| TX | 11 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 64 |
| 2004 | 79 |
| 2005 | 72 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 74 |
| 2009 | 107 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 78 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 92 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 91 |