Holding steady.
Popularity of Kadince since 2002
Babies named Kadince per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kadince is a modern American invention first recorded in 2002, reflecting the trend of creative respellings and fashionable suffixes. It peaked in 2009 but has remained stable in usage, never cracking the top 1000. The name is used almost exclusively for girls and has no traditional etymology, making it a purely stylistic choice. Its similarity to the word 'cadence' gives it a rhythmic, musical association, but its origin is entirely invented. Kadince is one of many -ince names that emerged in the early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name for their daughters.
Kadince first appeared in U.S. records in 2002. It is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Cadence or an elaboration of the suffix -ince, similar to names like Kinzlee or Brynlee. It has no established etymology beyond its phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kadi, Cady
Sibling names for Kadince
Names that share Kadince's style, for a brother or sister.
