Kaedence

Meaning & origin

Kaedence is a modern respelling of Cadence, a name that gained popularity in the late 1990s and 2000s. The variant spelling with 'K' and 'ae' emerged in the early 2000s, first recorded in 2003. Its peak came in 2011, when it was most frequently used, but since then its popularity has steadily declined. With a current rank of 13,208 and only about 1 in every 267,878 girls receiving the name in 2025, Kaedence remains a rare choice. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state or region, reflecting its scattered usage across the country. As a creative alternative to the more common Cadence, Kaedence offers a unique spin on a melodic name.

Kaedence is a modern respelling of Cadence, which derives from the Latin word 'cadentia', meaning 'a falling' or 'rhythm'. The name entered English via musical terminology referring to a sequence of chords. As a given name, Cadence was first recorded in the 1990s, and variant spellings like Kaedence emerged in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the popular -ayden and -ence trends.