Caedence
A girl's name of Latin origin with 169 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Caedence reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Caedence is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Caedence is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, an elaborate spelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia, meaning 'rhythm' or 'falling tone' — the musical term for the natural flow and beat of sound.
Cadence entered the American name charts in the early 2000s, appealing to parents who loved its musical meaning and flowing sound. The "ae" in Caedence gives it a slightly more archaic, classical appearance — as if the name stepped out of a medieval manuscript.
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Caedence appeared in SSA records in 2004, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Latin roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 169 recorded births, Caedence has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Caedence has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 83 | — |
The Story of Caedence
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Caedence is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Caedence are most likely born between 2004 and 2015.
How rare is Caedence?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Caedence is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 86 births that decade.
Caedence by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2004–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | #11558 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16132 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14663 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16939 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14911 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9729 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7200 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9847 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7275 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9495 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7811 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8170 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9401 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6585 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10034 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2019