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Cadance

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Pronounced KAY-dunss /ˈkeɪ.dəns/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Cadence, the English musical word for the rhythmic flow of sound, from Latin cadere, 'to fall' - the falling close of a phrase.Low

In 30 seconds: A musical word-name: Cadance respells Cadence, 'a rhythm or flow' (said 'KAY-dunss').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningA modern respelling of Cadence, the English musical word for the rhythmic flow of sound, from Latin cadere, 'to fall' - the falling close of a phrase.
U.S. rank (2024)#15665 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 938

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cadance is a modern spelling of Cadence, a musical word-name. English took cadence from Latin cadere, 'to fall,' by way of Italian and French; in music a cadence is the resolving close of a phrase, and in wider use it means any steady rhythm or flow. Cadence became a popular American girls' name in the 2000s, bringing spellings like Cadance with it (said 'KAY-dunss').

It appears only in very small numbers against the commoner Cadence. Rare, musical, and modern.

Did you know? Cadence comes from Latin cadere, 'to fall' - the word originally described the falling close of a musical phrase, and later any steady rhythm, from music to marching.
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Cadance — Cadence variant; Latin cadere 'to fall'; musical term

Variations

CadenceKadenceCaydence

Nicknames

CadyDanceCade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cadance mean?

Cadance respells Cadence, the musical word for rhythm and flow, from Latin cadere, meaning 'to fall.'

How do you pronounce Cadance?

It's said KAY-dunss /ˈkeɪ.dəns/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cadance a boy or girl name?

Cadance is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cadance?

Cadance is extremely rare in the U.S.

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