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Caydence

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-dens /ˈkeɪ.dɛns/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; a rhythm; a flow of sound' (a musical term); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Rhythm; a flow of sound: Caydence spells Cadence. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'KAY-dens').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; a rhythm; a flow of sound' (a musical term); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7307 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320042024

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

Caydence is a spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; a rhythm; a flow of sound' (a musical term; a word-name; we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'KAY-dens'; nickname Cade).

In the U.S. it is more often a girls' name. Rare for boys, rhythm-and-a-flow-of-sound at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cadence means 'a rhythm; a flow of sound' in music (from Latin cadentia, 'a falling') — Caydence is a spelling, a lyrical word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the word-name; said 'KAY-dens').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cadence — word-name; unisex

Variations

CadenceKadenceCaydance

Nicknames

Cade

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Cadence— the standard spelling
Kadence— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caydence mean?

Caydence spells Cadence — Latin 'a rhythm; a flow of sound'; a word-name, used here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Caydence?

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

Is Caydence a boy or girl name?

Caydence is used for both sexes (more often girls'); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Caydence?

Caydence is rare as a boy's name in the U.S.

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