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Caidence

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-dense /ˈkeɪ.dəns/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia ('a falling'), used in music for 'rhythm; flow.' The Caidence spelling is a fresh American variation; the name is unisex with routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A musical respelling of Cadence: Caidence means 'rhythm; flow' (said 'KAY-dense'). Unisex, with routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningA modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia ('a falling'), used in music for 'rhythm; flow.' The Caidence spelling is a fresh American variation; the name is unisex with routes uncertain here.

U.S. rank (2024)#11125 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

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

Caidence is a modern American respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia, 'a falling,' used in music for the rhythm and flow of a passage. It reads unisex, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'KAY-dense').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., against wider use for girls. Rare, musical, and unisex.

Did you know? Caidence is a fresh respelling of Cadence, a music word for 'rhythm; flow' from the Latin cadentia. It reads unisex, and its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KAY-dense').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Caidence — Respelling of Cadence 'rhythm; flow'; unisex, routes uncertain

Variations

CadenceKadenceKaydence

Nicknames

CadeCai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caidence mean?

Caidence is a respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia, meaning 'rhythm; flow.' It reads unisex, its route uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Caidence?

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

Is Caidence a boy or girl name?

Here Caidence is used as a boy's name; note it reads unisex and is also used for girls.

How popular is Caidence?

Caidence is a rare name for boys in the U.S. and more common as a girl's name.