Cadence Unisex

Popularity: #709 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: rhythm; English: musical term

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cadence is derived from the Latin word 'cadentia', which means 'rhythm' or 'falling'. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a feminine name associated with music and harmony. The name reflects a modern trend of using musical terms as given names, particularly for girls.

Trend Summary

Cadence has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Kaitlyn, Cassandra, Carmen, Celia, Cleo, Cecilia

Variants

  • Kaden
  • Cadenza

International Variants

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Famous people named Cadence

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Fictional characters named Cadence

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Sibling Suggestions

MelodyHarmonyAriaLyric

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cadence was first seen in the United States in 1974. Cadence has ranked as high as #408 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Cadence has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cadence (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 19
10%
FL 16
8%
CA 15
8%
TN 12
6%
PA 11
6%
NC 11
6%
GA 11
6%
NY 9
5%
SC 8
4%
OH 8
4%
AZ 7
4%
UT 7
4%
WI 7
4%
CO 6
3%
VA 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197410
19756
19777
19789
19799
198011
198110
19826
19835
19849
198511
19869
198712
198819
198918
199019
199120
199220
199329
199438
199530
199637
199747
199852
199961
200062
200177
2002232
2003620
20041,552
20051,670
20061,599
20071,707
20081,612
20091,460
20101,382
20111,151
20121,091
20131,036
20141,003
2015967
2016867
2017752
2018645
2019557
2020417
2021377
2022325
2023275
2024242