Kadence
- Meaning
- Rhythm; cadence
- Origin
- English
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What does Kadence mean?
Kadence means “Rhythm; cadence”.
Kadence is a spelling variation of Cadence, the English word connected with rhythm and the flow of sound. In music, a cadence can describe the closing movement of a phrase, while everyday speech also has a cadence. That gives the name a more specific musical and spoken-language background than the broad idea of a beat alone.
Changing the initial C to K keeps the intended sound while distinguishing the written name. Cadence preserves the standard dictionary spelling, whereas Kadence is a modern personal-name adaptation. Its resemblance to Kaden does not establish the same origin: the defining connection is with the musical word. The full name works independently without needing a longer formal version.
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How popular is Kadence?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kadence is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,616 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Kadence
- 129 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.2% Fewer than 2024
Kadence over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,014 | 75 |
| 2025 | Girls | #1,616 | 129 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,888 | 85 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,538 | 139 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,635 | 106 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,448 | 154 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,636 | 106 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,347 | 175 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,694 | 97 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,246 | 189 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,649 | 97 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,004 | 253 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,586 | 105 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,019 | 253 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,891 | 79 |
| 2018 | Girls | #893 | 302 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,848 | 80 |
| 2017 | Girls | #715 | 402 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,221 | 61 |
| 2016 | Girls | #700 | 411 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,861 | 79 |
| 2015 | Girls | #574 | 534 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,684 | 91 |
| 2014 | Girls | #515 | 602 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Cadence
Unisex- Meaning
- Rhythm; a musical phrase ending
Listed as a related name to Kadence.
Avery
Unisex- Meaning
- Ruler of the elves
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Carter
Unisex- Meaning
- Transporter of goods by cart
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Riley
Unisex- Meaning
- Rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin uncertain
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Angel
Unisex- Meaning
- Angel; messenger
Shares an origin with Kadence.
Parker
Unisex- Meaning
- Park keeper
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