Caydance
Anglicized invented name with origins unknown; possibly combining linguistic elements related to bay, dance, or beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 331 living Americans carry the first name Caydance. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Caydance today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caydance births was 2004 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caydance. 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
331
~ 1 in 1,035,512 Americans
Peak year
2004
35 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,396
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Caydance: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caydance from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 182 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caydance 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 Caydance 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 Caydance
The name Caydance is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have roots in any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of the names Caden and Candace, both of which have distinct origins.
Caden is a Welsh name derived from the word "cadan," meaning "battle." It has its roots in the Celtic tradition and was initially a surname before becoming a popular first name. Candace, on the other hand, is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the ancient title "Kandake," which referred to the queens of Nubia (an ancient region located in modern-day Sudan).
The name Caydance does not have any documented historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It appears to be a relatively recent invention, likely born out of a desire for a unique and aesthetically pleasing name that combines elements of both masculine and feminine names.
Given its modern nature, there are no recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Caydance throughout history. However, as a newly created name, it may gain popularity and become more widely used in the future.
It is worth noting that while the name Caydance itself may not have a rich historical background, the names Caden and Candace, from which it is derived, do have their own interesting histories and associations. Caden, for instance, has been used as a name for centuries in Wales and other Celtic regions, while Candace has roots in ancient Egyptian and Nubian culture.
In summary, Caydance is a modern name that appears to be a creative combination of Caden and Candace, two names with distinct origins and histories. While it lacks a deep historical background of its own, it may gain popularity and significance in the years to come as a unique and aesthetically pleasing name choice.
People
Caydance + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caydance 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
Caydance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caydance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 331 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caydance 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 1,035,512 US residents.
Is Caydance a common name?
We classify Caydance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 335 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caydance most popular?
The single biggest year for Caydance was 2004, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caydance is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caydance a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caydance 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.