Total births
11,618
Unisex name · since 1994
Kadence
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 11,618 babies named Kadence, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1543
- among girls today
- 11,618
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Kadence currently ranks #1543 among unisex names in America, with 11,618 babies recorded since 1994.
Kadence has 11,618 recorded births among girls since 1994, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1543 as of the latest data, more common than 91% 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 1994 to 2025.
- #1543 among girls today
- 11,618 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kadence is currently the #1543 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 11,618 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1543
- among girls today
- 11,618
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Kadence vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1543
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kadence was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
911 babies were named Kadence in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Kadence compares
11,618 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
Kadence's all-time total is 30x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kadence | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 11,618 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 911 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kadence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kadence splits its recorded history at 2010: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 911 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kadence at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#1,543
Active since
1994
Kadence popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 911
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Kadence popularity over time - boys
1,680 total births recorded since 1995 (Kadence as boys' name)
Kadence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kadence's strongest decade.
5,396 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kadence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
5,396 births
- 2010s
2010s
5,119 births
- 2020s 1,039
2020s
1,039 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 5,396 births (46% of all-time use).
How Kadence 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 Kadence's total volume
Kadence vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kadence by state
Where Kadence concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,134 | 9.8% |
| #2 | California | | 726 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 573 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 486 | 4.2% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 483 | 4.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 426 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 397 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 348 | 3.0% |
Texas share of Kadence's total US births 9.8%
Even split
1,134 of 11,618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 49 reporting states.
Kadence appears in 49 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadence? ▼
11,618 babies have been named Kadence since 1994. It currently ranks #1543 among girls. The peak year was 2005 with 911 births.
When was Kadence most popular? ▼
Kadence was most popular in the 2000s decade with 5,396 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Kadence most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadence are Texas (1,134 births), California (726 births), Georgia (573 births).
Is Kadence a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kadence is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 11,618 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,680 births.
How long has the name Kadence been used? ▼
Kadence has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kadence? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kady, Kadie, Kadijah, Kadyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kadence's data
- Kadence's decade-level peak was the 2000s (5,396 total births); usage has since declined to 1,039 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kadences (1,134 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 Kadence
Nearby Names Like Kadence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadence
Kady Girl
#6719 2,885 births
Kadie Girl
#7013 2,630 births
Kadijah Girl
#9703 1,465 births
Kadyn Girl
#14111 1,434 births
Kaden Girl
#9840 1,106 births
Compare Kadence side by side: Kadence vs Kady Kadence vs Kadie Kadence vs Kadijah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kadence
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1,283 births · Peak 2023
Nairobi #1541
1,561 births · Peak 2021
Winry #1545
1,204 births · Peak 2025
Zaynab #1540
2,509 births · Peak 2016
Camellia #1546
3,347 births · Peak 2024
Zamira #1539
1,702 births · Peak 2025
Faigy #1547
3,657 births · Peak 2025
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, 1994–2025 (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. "Kadence: #1543 Unisex Name - 11,618 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadence. 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 Kadence 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.