Cadence
Gender-neutral name · English · Latin
Meaningrhythm · English
- US rank
- #1,022
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #199 in 2007
245 babies were named Cadence in the US in 2025. It has dropped 343 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cadence you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,562 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cadence, 245 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cadence would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCadence first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #199. Today it's #1,022, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCadence is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,326 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 6,562.
- TrendCadence has slipped 343 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,022. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCadence is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #134, followed by Idaho (#351) and Oregon (#548). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- Boy or girlCadence is given to both boys and girls: 76% of the 321 babies named Cadence in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Cadence means “rhythm”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Cadence
Cadence is a gender-neutral name of English and Latin origin meaning “rhythm”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-nce”. US birth records list Cadence for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 51 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #199 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,022, with 245 babies. Of the 321 US babies named Cadence in 2025, 76% were girls and 24% were boys.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 157,729 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,556 girls |
| 2000s | 567 | 1,764 girls |
| 2010s | 538 | 1,858 girls |
| 2020s | 193 | 5,171 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.0 | 202,020 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,789 boys |
| 2010s | 44 | 22,894 boys |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,628 boys |
Other spellings of Cadence
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Cadence
What does the name Cadence mean?
Cadence means “rhythm” in English.
What is the origin of the name Cadence?
Cadence has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Cadence a boy or girl name?
Both. Cadence is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 76% of US babies named Cadence were girls.
How popular is the name Cadence?
Cadence ranked #1,022 for US girls in 2025, given to 245 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#199).