Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Kadience since 2003
Babies named Kadience per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kadience first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2003, making it a very recent addition to the naming landscape. Its popularity grew quickly, reaching a peak rank in 2012 before entering a steady decline. The trajectory data shows the name has been falling in use since 2011. The name is one of a cluster of modern 'K' spellings of the word Cadence, reflecting a preference for phonetic and visually distinctive names that was especially strong in the early 2000s. Although no state ranked Kadience among its top names, it aligns with the broader trend of replacing 'C' with 'K' to give a name a modern edge. Parents often pair it with other contemporary names that share similar sounds or stylistic elements.
Kadience is a modern coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2003. It likely draws on the English word 'cadence', meaning rhythmic flow or sequence, particularly in music or speech. The 'K' spelling follows a fashion trend substituting the letter K for C to create a unique given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kadi, Kade, Kady, Cece
Sibling names for Kadience
Names that share Kadience's style, for a brother or sister.
