Unisex nameCurrently #1,533 in the USFalling
Kadence
2 syllablesPeak year: 20057 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kadence's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kadence's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kadence |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 317 |
| 2004 | 851 |
| 2005 | 953 |
| 2006 | 860 |
| 2007 | 905 |
| 2008 | 877 |
| 2009 | 830 |
| 2010 | 750 |
| 2011 | 695 |
| 2012 | 731 |
| 2013 | 690 |
| 2014 | 693 |
| 2015 | 613 |
| 2016 | 472 |
| 2017 | 482 |
| 2018 | 381 |
| 2019 | 358 |
| 2020 | 350 |
| 2021 | 284 |
| 2022 | 281 |
| 2023 | 260 |
| 2024 | 223 |
Kadence through the decades
- Kadence peaked in 2005, when 953 babies were named Kadence in the US.
- The 2010s were Kadence's strongest decade, averaging 587 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kadence has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kadence currently ranks #1,533 in the US and is cooling off.