Caydence
77% girls · 23% boys
About Caydence
Caydence is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Cadence, which derives from the Latin word 'cadentia' meaning 'rhythm, flow, or falling.' The alternative spelling with 'y' emerged as part of the trend toward unique name spellings in the early 2000s. The name evokes musical harmony and natural flow, making it appealing to music-loving parents or those drawn to names with artistic associations. Caydence gained popularity alongside similar melodic names like Melody and Harmony. The name has a contemporary feel while maintaining connections to classical concepts of rhythm and grace. While the traditional spelling Cadence is more common, Caydence offers a distinctive variation with the same beautiful meaning.
Caydence is also given to boys, where it ranks #9882 in the US.
Pronounced KAY-dens.
As of October 2026, Caydence ranked #5276 for girls and #9882 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #904 for girls in 2009 and #3770 for boys in 2013.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,070 | 240 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,226 | 201 | #4,743 | 20 |
| 2016 | #1,413 | 164 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,664 | 129 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,889 | 106 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,073 | 91 | #4,505 | 22 |
| 2020 | #2,324 | 76 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,682 | 64 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,825 | 60 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,898 | 58 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,200 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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