Kadence Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kadence is a modern English name derived from the word 'cadence', which means rhythm. It evolved from historical forms related to music and sound in Middle English and Old French. The name reflects a trend towards unique names in recent decades, with no biblical relevance.
The name Kadence is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kadence has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kadence' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2978th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1805th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 616th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 807th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kadence' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kadence"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪdəns/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kadence is derived from the word 'cadence', which refers to the rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words. The name has been popularized as a given name in recent years, reflecting a trend towards musical and rhythmic names.
Meaning
rhythm
Language Evolution
Cadence (Middle English), Cadence (Old French), Cadence (Latin: cadentia)
Historical Usage
Kadence gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents began to favor unique and modern names. It reflects a growing trend towards names associated with music and harmony.
Variants & Derivatives
Cadence, Kaden, Caden
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kadence is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name that conveys a sense of creativity and musicality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kadence"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kadence"
"Kadence" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2978th of 24088 | 554 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1805th of 23106 | 1,044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17321st of 27321 | 27 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 616th of 35406 | 7,417 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 807th of 30306 | 4,043 |
Regional Popularity of "Kadence" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
34.94% 2555th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
67.57% 2692nd/3984 |
67.17% 3014th/4487 |
20.61% 1406th/6822 |
51.59% 3238th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kadence" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.83% 542nd/4582 |
19.60% 1012th/5164 |
6.77% 495th/7313 |
9.79% 731st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.49% 856th/3984 |
26.94% 1209th/4487 |
9.70% 662nd/6822 |
15.68% 984th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kadence"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kadence" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.