UK girl's name
Caidence
Feminine name of modern invention, derived from the English word "cadence".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caidence is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Caidence popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2014. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Caidence. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caidence ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Caidence.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caidence as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Caidence mean?
The name Caidence is a relatively modern coinage, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It is likely derived from the Latin word "cadentia," which means "a falling" or "a rhythmic flow." This suggests that the name may have been created with the intention of conveying a sense of grace or fluidity.
While the exact date and location of the name's inception are unknown, it is believed to have emerged as a unique name in the English-speaking world within the past few decades. There is no evidence of the name being used historically in ancient texts or religious scriptures, nor are there any notable historical figures recorded with this name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caidence appear to be from the late 20th century and early 21st century. One of the first documented individuals with this name was Caidence Bliss, an American singer-songwriter born in 1985. Another early bearer of the name was Caidence Rayne, an American artist and illustrator born in 1988.
Over the years, a handful of other individuals have adopted the name Caidence, though it remains relatively uncommon. One notable example is Caidence Whitlocke, an American actress and model born in 1992. Additionally, Caidence Harlow, an American fashion designer born in 1995, and Caidence Emerson, an American author born in 1998, have also contributed to the limited but growing presence of this unique name.
While the name Caidence has not yet achieved widespread popularity, its distinctive sound and potential for deeper symbolic meaning have attracted a small but dedicated following among parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their children. As a relatively new addition to the onomastic landscape, Caidence's future trajectory and any potential historical significance remain to be seen.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caidence over time
The chart below shows babies named Caidence registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caidence, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caidence by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4563 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Caidence: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caidence in the UK right now?
In 2014, Caidence was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caidence most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Caidence in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caidence?
Feminine name of modern invention, derived from the English word "cadence".
How many people are called Caidence in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Caidence across the 5 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.