Caidance
A unique invented name possibly blending the words "caid" and "dance".
Name Census estimates that about 193 living Americans carry the first name Caidance. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Caidance today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caidance births was 2004 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caidance. 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
193
~ 1 in 1,775,929 Americans
Peak year
2004
21 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,851
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Caidance: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caidance from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 113 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Caidance remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caidance 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 Caidance 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 Caidance
The name Caidance is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or connections to ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative combination of two existing English words – "caid" and "cadence."
The word "caid" is derived from the Arabic word "qa'id," meaning "leader" or "commander." It was historically used as a title for various leaders and military officials in parts of the Middle East and North Africa. The word "cadence" comes from the French word "cadence," which itself has its roots in the Latin word "cadere," meaning "to fall." In music, cadence refers to the rhythmic flow or sequence of sounds.
By combining these two elements, the name Caidance may have been intended to convey a sense of leadership, authority, and rhythmic grace or flow. However, there are no known historical references or ancient texts that directly mention this particular name.
As a relatively new name, there are no widely recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Caidance throughout history. However, here are five notable people who share variations or parts of the name:
1. Cade Courtney (born 1992) – An American singer-songwriter and record producer.
2. Cadence Lux (born 1982) – An American actress and model.
3. Caiden Cowger (born 2008) – An American radio host and social media personality.
4. Cadence Graves (born 1988) – An American fashion designer and entrepreneur.
5. Caden Michael Gray (born 2000) – An American actor known for his role in the television series "The Fosters."
It's worth noting that these individuals may not have been named directly after the name Caidance, but rather share similar elements or variations of the name.
People
Caidance + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caidance 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
Caidance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caidance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 193 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caidance 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 1,775,929 US residents.
Is Caidance a common name?
We classify Caidance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caidance most popular?
The single biggest year for Caidance was 2004, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caidance is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caidance a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caidance 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.