UK girl's name
Cadance
A modern feminine name derived from cadence, meaning a rhythmic flow or rhythm.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cadance is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cadance popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4294, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Cadance is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Cadance. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cadance ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Cadance.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cadance as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4294
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Cadance mean?
The name Cadance has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "cadentia," which means "a rhythmic falling or inflection." It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 5th to 15th centuries, when Latin was widely used as the language of scholars and the Church.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cadance can be found in the writings of medieval poets and musicians, who often used the term "cadentia" to describe the melodic patterns and rhythmic structures in their compositions. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the art of music and the concept of harmonious rhythms.
In the 12th century, a French philosopher and theologian named Cadance de Lille (born around 1150) gained recognition for his works on logic and metaphysics. He was known for his contributions to the development of scholastic philosophy and his writings on the nature of universals.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Cadance Veneziano (1470-1546) was a renowned painter from Venice, Italy. She was celebrated for her mastery of the chiaroscuro technique, which involved the skillful use of light and shadow to create depth and dimension in her paintings.
In the 17th century, a French composer named Cadance Lully (1632-1687) made significant contributions to the development of the French operatic tradition. He served as the court composer for King Louis XIV and is credited with establishing the French opera as a distinct art form.
Another historical figure associated with the name Cadance is Cadance Lafleur (1795-1871), a French-Canadian writer and poet who was known for her poignant depictions of life in rural Quebec. Her works captured the essence of the French-Canadian experience and helped to preserve the cultural heritage of her people.
While the name Cadance may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical connections to the realms of music, art, and literature have endowed it with a sense of elegance and artistic expression.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cadance over time
The chart below shows babies named Cadance registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cadance, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cadance by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cadance was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4446 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Cadance: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cadance in the UK right now?
In 2007, Cadance was ranked #4294 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Cadance most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Cadance in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cadance?
A modern feminine name derived from cadence, meaning a rhythmic flow or rhythm.
How many people are called Cadance in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Cadance across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.