Total births
22,430
Unisex name · since 1974
Cadence
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 22,430 babies named Cadence, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1038
- among girls today
- 22,430
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
22,430 babies have been named Cadence since 1974, making it today's #1038 unisex name.
Cadence has 22,430 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1038 as of the latest data, more common than 94% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #1038 among girls today
- 22,430 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cadence is currently the #1038 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 22,430 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1038
- among girls today
- 22,430
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Cadence vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1038
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Cadence was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
1,707 babies were named Cadence in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Cadence compares
22,430 Top 5% higher than 95% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cadence's all-time total is 59x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cadence | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 22,430 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 1,707 | 48 | 19,840 |
Cadence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cadence splits its recorded history at 2000: 98% of all births land in the more recent half, 2% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 1,707 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cadence at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#1,038
Active since
1974
Cadence popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 1,707
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Cadence popularity over time - boys
2,125 total births recorded since 1992 (Cadence as boys' name)
Cadence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cadence's strongest decade.
10,591 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Cadence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 110
1980s
110 births
- 1990s 353
1990s
353 births
- 2000s
2000s
10,591 births
- 2010s
2010s
9,452 births
- 2020s 1,883
2020s
1,883 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 10,591 births (47% of all-time use).
How Cadence compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cadence's total volume
Cadence vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cadence by state
Where Cadence concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,900 | 8.5% |
| #2 | California | | 1,801 | 8.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 962 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 962 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 854 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 832 | 3.7% |
| #7 | New York | | 832 | 3.7% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 818 | 3.6% |
Texas share of Cadence's total US births 8.5%
Even split
1,900 of 22,430 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 50 reporting states.
Cadence appears in 50 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cadence? ▼
Cadence has been given to 22,430 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1038 as of the latest data. 1,707 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Cadence most popular? ▼
Cadence was most popular in the 2000s decade with 10,591 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Cadence most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cadence are Texas (1,900 births), California (1,801 births), Florida (962 births).
Is Cadence a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cadence is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 22,430 births, and as a boy's name it has 2,125 births.
How long has the name Cadence been used? ▼
Records for Cadence go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Cadence? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cady, Caden, Cadance, Cadie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cadence's data
- Cadence's decade-level peak was the 2000s (10,591 total births); usage has since declined to 1,883 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cadences (1,900 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cadence
Nearby Names Like Cadence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cadence
Cady Girl
#7695 2,434 births
Caden Girl
#5706 948 births
Cadance Girl
#16348 946 births
Cadie Girl
#9137 825 births
Cadee Girl
421 births
Compare Cadence side by side: Cadence vs Cady Cadence vs Caden Cadence vs Cadance
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cadence
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Simone #1036
27,531 births · Peak 1988
Mariel #1040
7,482 births · Peak 2025
Dara #1035
13,692 births · Peak 1981
Joyce #1041
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Guadalupe #1034
66,916 births · Peak 1997
Arden #1042
7,518 births · Peak 2015
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cadence: #1038 Unisex Name - 22,430 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cadence. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cadence draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.