GirlEnglish origin2 syllables
Cadence
Meaning: “cadence”
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
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).
Names similar to Cadence
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.