Kaydence
Kaydence is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Rhythm, flow, or sequence of sounds.
Origin and history
Kaydence is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Cadence, which derives from the English word referring to a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds. While more frequently given to girls, it has seen steady, minor use for boys in the United States since the early 2000s. Its modern construction reflects a contemporary trend of using alternative spellings to personalize traditional vocabulary names.
Popularity in the United States
885 babies in the United States have been named Kaydence since 1880. It ranks #3793 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1598.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.5 %)
- NC (19.8 %)
- GA (16.8 %)
- OH (10.7 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 85 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 329 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kayde
Fun facts
- The name directly reflects the musical term 'cadence,' which signifies a melodic or harmonic conclusion.
- The replacement of 'C' with 'K' and inclusion of 'y' is a popular 21st-century American naming convention.