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GirlEnglish origin2 syllables

Cadence

Meaning: “cadence”

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About the name Cadence

Cadence is a girl name with English roots, meaning “cadence”.

It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Cadence ranked #1022 for girls in the US, with 245 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 91% of US babies named Cadence were girls.

Etymology

From the English word “cadence”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Cadence”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#1022
In 2015
#340
Babies in 2025
245

Popularity of Cadence, 1940–2025

04278541.3k1.7k19401960198020002020
Girls BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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