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Kaydence

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-dents /ˈkeɪ.dənts/High

Meaning: Rhythm; flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow, from cadere: to fall)High

In 30 seconds: A K-spelling variant of Cadence meaning 'rhythm' or 'musical flow,' from Latin cadere (to fall). Appearing in boys' data here, Kaydence carries the same musical resolution that Cadence evokes — the satisfying moment when a musical phrase comes to rest.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningRhythm; flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow, from cadere: to fall)
U.S. rank (2025)#2781 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births46 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032025

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

Kaydence is a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, from cadere: to fall). In music, cadence refers to the rhythmic or harmonic structure that concludes a phrase. The K-spelling is an American creative variant.

Kaydence ranked #2450 for boys in 2024. While more commonly used for girls, it appears in boys' data reflecting some unisex use.

Did you know? In music, a cadence is literally the moment of resolution — the harmonic progression that brings a phrase to satisfying rest. The most satisfying cadence in Western music is the Perfect Authentic Cadence (V→I), used at the end of nearly every major classical composition. Naming a child Kaydence names them for that moment of perfect resolution.
Overall data confidence 91%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CadenceKadenceCaydence

Nicknames

Kay

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Kadence— the Ka- spelling variant in the same family
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Lyric— musical concept name with the same poetic quality

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaydence mean?

Kaydence means 'rhythm' or 'musical flow,' a K-spelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (the falling/flowing cadence in music).

How do you pronounce Kaydence?

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

Is Kaydence a boy or girl name?

Kaydence appears in boys' data in 2024, though more commonly used for girls.

How popular is Kaydence?

Kaydence ranked #2450 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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