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Kadence

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-duhns /ˈkeɪ.dəns/Medium

Meaning: Rhythm, flowMedium

In 30 seconds: Kadence means 'rhythm' or 'flow', a name drawn straight from the musical idea of cadence. Here it is used for a boy.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningRhythm, flow
U.S. rank (2025)#2014 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births75 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,678

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319952025

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

The name takes its meaning from cadence, the rise and fall of rhythm in music and speech. Kadence is a stylized spelling that sits beside Cadence and Kaydence, all sharing the same musical root. It is a modern, sound-driven name rather than a traditional one.

The built-in idea of flow gives Kadence a smooth, musical feel that suits its meaning. The K and variant spellings show parents tailoring the look while keeping the rhythm in the sound.

Did you know? Kadence is a spelling variant of Cadence, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'rhythm, flow' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kadence — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CadenceKaydence

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Cadence— The standard spelling of the same 'rhythm' name.
Kaydence— A listed variant spelling of the same name.
Lyric— Another music-themed name with a similar contemporary feel.
Kaden— Shares the Kad- opening and modern sound.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kadence mean?

Kadence is usually explained as meaning 'rhythm, flow' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kadence?

It's commonly said KAY-duhns /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/.

Is Kadence a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kadence is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kadence?

In 2024, Kadence ranked #1893 in the U.S. for boys, with 84 births recorded.

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