Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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#5
Kaydence
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Latin· “rhythm”
- Meaning
- rhythm
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Latin
- Pronunciation
- KAY-duhns
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,292
- US babies 2025
- 173
- Best rank
- #254 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Kaydence
Kaydence is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “rhythm”.
Kaydence is a modern spelling of Cadence, an English word for the rhythm or rise and fall of sound, which comes from the Latin cadere, to fall. In music, a cadence is the sequence of chords that brings a phrase to a close. The Kaydence spelling reflects the popularity of names beginning with Kay-, such as Kayden and Kaylee, and gives the word-name a more personal feel. It suits parents who want a musical meaning in a contemporary style. Kay and Kady are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Kaydence first appears in US Social Security records in 2002. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years, starting in 2003. Its best national rank was #254 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,288 babies. In 2025, 173 babies were named Kaydence, and it ranked #1,292 nationally. That is 82% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #256 in 2010 and #1,292 in 2025. Of the 17,574 US girls named Kaydence since records began, 54% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,408 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Fernanda, Caylee, Ashlynn, Danna, and Jayda.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kaydence ranked highest in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | #402 | 8 |
| Mississippi | #476 | 6 |
| Kansas | #545 | 6 |
| Alabama | #770 | 6 |
| Tennessee | #783 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Kaydence over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Kaydence is usually pronounced KAY-duhns, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with K and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Kaydence
A few middle names that flow with Kaydence: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kaydence
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaydence mean?
Kaydence is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “rhythm”.
What is the origin of the name Kaydence?
Kaydence has modern American and Latin roots. Kaydence is a modern spelling of Cadence, an English word for the rhythm or rise and fall of sound, which comes from the Latin cadere, to fall.
Is Kaydence a popular name?
Not especially. Kaydence ranked #1,292 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaydence a boy or girl name?
Kaydence is mainly a girl's name. About 95% of US babies named Kaydence over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Kaydence?
Kaydence is usually pronounced KAY-duhns. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings