Cadence Name Popularity and Statistics
Cadence is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Cadence?
Cadence is spelled C-A-D-E-N-C-E. The name has 7 letters.
Cadence Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,022
Recorded Births245
Rank#1,992
Recorded Births76
- Girls usage rose 14 places to #1,022 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 197 places to #1,992 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Cadence Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 245 | #1,022 |
| 2025 | Boys | 76 | #1,992 |
| 2024 | Girls | 243 | #1,036 |
| 2024 | Boys | 91 | #1,795 |
| 2023 | Girls | 275 | #952 |
| 2023 | Boys | 115 | #1,530 |
| 2022 | Girls | 326 | #856 |
| 2022 | Boys | 75 | #2,022 |
| 2021 | Girls | 377 | #757 |
| 2021 | Boys | 92 | #1,750 |
| 2020 | Girls | 417 | #679 |
| 2020 | Boys | 107 | #1,539 |
| 2019 | Girls | 557 | #545 |
| 2019 | Boys | 97 | #1,658 |
| 2018 | Girls | 645 | #488 |
| 2018 | Boys | 87 | #1,762 |
| 2017 | Girls | 752 | #422 |
| 2017 | Boys | 75 | #1,918 |
| 2016 | Girls | 867 | #379 |
| 2016 | Boys | 77 | #1,903 |
| 2015 | Girls | 967 | #338 |
| 2015 | Boys | 79 | #1,853 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,003 | #335 |
| 2014 | Boys | 77 | #1,884 |
When Was Cadence Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
1,707 recorded births
National rank #199
2005 · Girls
1,670 recorded births
National rank #207
2008 · Girls
1,612 recorded births
National rank #212
2006 · Girls
1,599 recorded births
National rank #214
Where Cadence Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| OR | #548 | 6 |
| VA | #573 | 13 |
| NC | #601 | 17 |
| GA | #611 | 17 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |
| PA | #689 | 14 |