Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Kadance since 2002
Babies named Kadance per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 542 |
| 2010s | 274 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Kadance is a modern invented respelling of the word name Cadence, which first entered the U.S. baby name lexicon in 2002. The name reached its peak popularity in 2006, with the highest number of recorded births that year. Since then, its usage has been steadily falling. Kadance is a rare choice, never having ranked in the top 1000 names nationally. Its unconventional spelling reflects a broader trend of 'K' variants for traditional 'C' names. The name remains feminine, with no recorded use for boys.
Kadance appears to be a modern respelling of Cadence, itself from the Latin word 'cadentia' meaning 'a falling' or 'rhythm'. The name Cadence rose in the late 20th century as a word name, and Kadance uses a more phonetic spelling with a 'K' to replace the original 'C'. It was first recorded in the United States in 2002, with a peak in 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kady, Kade, Dancy
Sibling names for Kadance
Names that share Kadance's style, for a brother or sister.
