The name Kadence is a boy's name meaning "rhythm, beat".

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Trending downwards for girls, but upwards for boys, this word name gives you the sounds of Kaden and Kane, but with added musical flair. Given to 106 boys in 2023, it ranks slightly below the equally rising Cadence, which was given to 115.

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The name Kadence peaked for boys at #1585 in 2019. The name is most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Kadence is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Kadence is a girl's name of American origin meaning "rhythm, beat".

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K-beginnings are often substituted for Cs, and this spelling is definitely finding favor with many parents, among them skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. However, sometimes the original is the best - we suggest sticking to the still unusual Cadence.

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The name Kadence peaked for girls at #344 in 2005. The name is most popular in Arkansas, Alabama, and West Virginia. Kadence is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#1,684	91	47.4
2015	#1,861	79	41.2
2016	#2,221	61	32.1
2017	#1,847	80	43.2
2018	#1,890	79	43.5
2019	#1,585	105	58.5
2020	#1,648	97	56.2
2021	#1,702	96	54.9
2022	#1,634	106	60.7
2023	#1,635	106	62
2024	#1,893	84	48.8
2025	#2,014	75	43.9

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