Caedence
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "cadence".
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the first name Caedence. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Caedence today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caedence births was 2005 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caedence. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
167
~ 1 in 2,052,421 Americans
Peak year
2005
18 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,558
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Caedence: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caedence from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 86 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caedence by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caedence during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caedence
The name Caedence is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the word "cadence," which has roots in the Latin word "cadere," meaning "to fall." It is believed to have been created as a variation of the more traditional name Candace, which has its origins in ancient Greek and means "queen."
Caedence as a given name does not have a long historical lineage or cultural significance. It does not appear in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. Its popularity as a name is a relatively recent phenomenon, reflecting the trend of creating unique and unconventional names in modern times.
The earliest recorded use of Caedence as a first name is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively new addition to the pool of given names. However, some of the earliest known individuals with this name include:
1. Caedence Renee Westerfield, an American author and writer, born in 1985.
2. Caedence Brianna Johnson, an American dancer and choreographer, born in 1992.
3. Caedence Rae Harper, an American singer and songwriter, born in 1998.
4. Caedence Olivia Kincaid, an American actress and model, born in 2001.
5. Caedence Evelyn Briggs, an American gymnast, born in 2005.
These individuals represent some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caedence being used, and they come from various fields, including literature, performing arts, and athletics. As a relatively new name, there are not many historical figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bear this moniker.
People
Caedence + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caedence as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caedence: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caedence?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 167 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caedence going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,052,421 US residents.
Is Caedence a common name?
We classify Caedence as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 169 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caedence most popular?
The single biggest year for Caedence was 2005, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caedence is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caedence a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caedence in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.