UK girl's name
Kadence
A rhythmic cadence or flow, rooted in the Latin word "cadere".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kadence is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kadence popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 10 births.
This profile covers 112 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2003 to 2021. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 111 living people in the UK are called Kadence. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kadence ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 10 girls were registered as Kadence.
- • About 111 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kadence as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
10 births
Estimated living
111
2026
Meaning
What does Kadence mean?
The name Kadence is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It is an English name derived from the word "cadence," which means a rhythmic flow or sequence of sounds. The name was likely inspired by the musical term, reflecting a harmonious and melodic quality.
While the name Kadence itself is new, it may draw some influence from the ancient Greek name Cadmus, which means "order" or "harmony." Cadmus was a legendary figure in Greek mythology who introduced the Phoenician alphabet to the Greeks. However, there is no direct historical connection between Kadence and Cadmus.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kadence appears to be in the late 1980s and early 1990s in the United States. It gained popularity as a unique and melodic alternative to more traditional names. Some of the first notable individuals with the name Kadence include:
1. Kadence Miah, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994. 2. Kadence Kendall, an American fashion model and actress born in 1996. 3. Kadence Porter, an American basketball player born in 1998. 4. Kadence Bautista, an American gymnast born in 2001. 5. Kadence Saxton, an American actress and dancer born in 2004.
While the name Kadence is relatively new and has no extensive historical references, it has gained a following among parents seeking unique and rhythmic names for their children. The name's connection to music and harmony has made it appealing to many, and it is likely to continue growing in popularity in the years to come.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kadence over time
The chart below shows babies named Kadence registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kadence, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadence by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kadence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4267 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3694 | 58 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3026 | 45 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Kadence
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kadence: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kadence in the UK right now?
In 2021, Kadence was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kadence most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 10 babies registered as Kadence in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kadence?
A rhythmic cadence or flow, rooted in the Latin word "cadere".
How many people are called Kadence in the UK?
A total of 112 babies have been registered as Kadence across the 18 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.