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Cadience

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Pronounced KAY-dinss /ˈkeɪdəns/Low

Meaning: Cadience is a respelling of Cadence, a word-name from the Latin 'cadentia,' a falling, and by extension the rhythm or flow of music and speech. The extra i is a modern stylistic touch; the musical meaning stays with Cadence.Low

In 30 seconds: Cadience is a respelling of Cadence, from Latin for a rhythm or flow. It stayed rare and peaked around 2004 (said KAY-dinss).

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Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningCadience is a respelling of Cadence, a word-name from the Latin 'cadentia,' a falling, and by extension the rhythm or flow of music and speech. The extra i is a modern stylistic touch; the musical meaning stays with Cadence.

U.S. rank (2013)#17019 ↘ Falling

2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cadience is a respelling of Cadence, an English word-name meaning the rhythm or flow of music and speech, from the Latin 'cadentia,' a falling. Cadence became a fashionable American girls' name in the two-thousands, and inventive spellings like Cadience followed; Cadience remained one of the rarest.

This spelling was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2004. A girl named Cadience then is a teenager or young adult today.

Did you know? Cadience is a decorative spelling of Cadence, a musical word-name that rose sharply in the two-thousands, though this particular spelling stayed rare.

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Cadience — Respelling of Cadence; Latin 'cadentia' (rhythm/flow)

Variations

CadenceKadenceCadanceKaydence

Nicknames

CadyCade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cadience mean?

It is a respelling of Cadence, from the Latin 'cadentia,' meaning a rhythm or flow of sound.

How do you pronounce Cadience?

It is said KAY-dinss /ˈkeɪdəns/ - two syllables.

Is Cadience a boy or girl name?

Cadience is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cadience?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the two-thousands.