Cadence
Cadence is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Rhythm, flow, or beat.
Origin and history
Cadence is an English vocabulary name derived from the musical term referring to rhythm or the flow of sounds. It gained popularity in the United States in the early 2000s alongside other modern rhythmic and nature names. Today, it remains a steady and recognizable modern choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
22,430 babies in the United States have been named Cadence since 1880. It ranks #981 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #827.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 353 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,591 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,452 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,883 |
Nicknames
Cady, Cade, Caddy
Fun facts
- The word cadence derives from the Latin 'cadere', meaning 'to fall', originally referring to the falling cadence at the end of a musical phrase.
- Cadence reached its highest popularity in the U.S. during the mid-2000s as part of a trend toward musical names.