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Jaydence

JAY-dents · A modern invented name, likely a blend of Jay (from Jason or a prefix) and the popular suffix -dence, modeled after names like Cadence.

Peak popularity
2012
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jaydence since 2004

Babies named Jaydence per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7142120102020Most births 2012GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s5928
2010s114115
2020s546

Meaning & origin

Jaydence is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2007, reflecting the trend of creating new names by blending familiar sounds. The name peaked in 2012, when it saw its highest recorded usage, and has since remained stable at a low level. Like many contemporary coinages, Jaydence draws on the popularity of the suffix -dence, seen in Cadence, and the initial element Jay, common in names like Jayden. It is used for both boys and girls, though slightly more often for girls. As of 2025, it does not rank among the top 1,000 names, indicating rare but consistent use.

Jaydence is a 21st-century coinage, first recorded in 2007 in the United States. It appears to be a combination of the initial element Jay (derived from the name Jason or the letter J) and the suffix -dence, inspired by the fashionable name Cadence. The name peaked in popularity in 2012 and has since remained in modest use.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jaydence mean?
Jaydence is a modern invented name, combining the element Jay with the suffix -dence, similar to Cadence. It does not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Jaydence?
Jaydence first appeared in U.S. records in 2007. It reached its peak popularity in 2012 and has since seen stable but low usage. It does not currently rank among the top 1,000 names.
Is Jaydence a boy's or girl's name?
Jaydence is used for both boys and girls, with a slightly higher usage for girls in recent years.