Holding steady.
Popularity of Candence since 1946
Babies named Candence per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Candence first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1946, but its usage has remained relatively rare. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, the year it achieved its highest recorded usage. Since then, it has maintained a stable trajectory, never breaking into the top 1000. The variant spelling Candence follows a modern trend of creative respellings, drawing from the more common Cadence, which itself gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. While Candence has no recorded top states or famous bearers, its musical meaning and contemporary sound make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name.
Candence is a variant spelling of Cadence, which derives from the Latin word 'cadentia' meaning 'falling' or 'rhythm'. The name entered English as a musical term for a progression of chords, and was adopted as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cady, Cade, Candy
Sibling names for Candence
Names that share Candence's style, for a brother or sister.
