Caidence
Feminine name of modern invention, derived from the English word "cadence".
Name Census estimates that about 1,236 living Americans carry the first name Caidence. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Caidence today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caidence births was 2014 (102 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caidence. 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.
Key insights
- • Caidence is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 277,309 Americans
Peak year
2014
102 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,396
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Caidence
Caidence leans heavily female at 88.1% of total registrations, but 148 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Caidence as a male name
- Ranked #11,125 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (12 births)
Caidence as a female name
- Ranked #10,396 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (92 births)
Popularity
Caidence: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caidence from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 664 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caidence 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 Caidence during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caidences live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Caidence, while Minnesota, Louisiana, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caidence
The name Caidence is a relatively modern coinage, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It is likely derived from the Latin word "cadentia," which means "a falling" or "a rhythmic flow." This suggests that the name may have been created with the intention of conveying a sense of grace or fluidity.
While the exact date and location of the name's inception are unknown, it is believed to have emerged as a unique name in the English-speaking world within the past few decades. There is no evidence of the name being used historically in ancient texts or religious scriptures, nor are there any notable historical figures recorded with this name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caidence appear to be from the late 20th century and early 21st century. One of the first documented individuals with this name was Caidence Bliss, an American singer-songwriter born in 1985. Another early bearer of the name was Caidence Rayne, an American artist and illustrator born in 1988.
Over the years, a handful of other individuals have adopted the name Caidence, though it remains relatively uncommon. One notable example is Caidence Whitlocke, an American actress and model born in 1992. Additionally, Caidence Harlow, an American fashion designer born in 1995, and Caidence Emerson, an American author born in 1998, have also contributed to the limited but growing presence of this unique name.
While the name Caidence has not yet achieved widespread popularity, its distinctive sound and potential for deeper symbolic meaning have attracted a small but dedicated following among parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their children. As a relatively new addition to the onomastic landscape, Caidence's future trajectory and any potential historical significance remain to be seen.
People
Caidence + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caidence 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
Caidence: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caidence?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,236 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caidence 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 277,309 US residents.
Is Caidence a common name?
We classify Caidence as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caidence most popular?
The single biggest year for Caidence was 2014, when 102 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caidence is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caidence a female name?
Yes, 88.1% of people registered as Caidence 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.