Kaedance
A feminine name with an inventive spelling that blends "Kae" and "dance".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Kaedance. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaedance today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaedance births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaedance. 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
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,954
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Kaedance: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaedance 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 67 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kaedance remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaedance 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 Kaedance during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaedances live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaedance
The name Kaedance finds its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "kae," meaning "beautiful," and "dantia," meaning "dance" or "graceful movement."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaedance can be found in the Etruscan inscription on a bronze mirror dating back to the 5th century BCE. This mirror was discovered in the ancient city of Veii and is now housed in the Vatican Museums in Rome.
In the 3rd century BCE, a famous Etruscan dancer and performer named Kaedance was renowned for her graceful and captivating performances. She is mentioned in several ancient Roman texts, including the writings of the historian Livy, who praised her skill and artistry.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kaedance resurfaced in Italy, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable figure was Kaedance Benci, a patron of the arts and a muse to the renowned painter Sandro Botticelli. She lived from 1456 to 1512 and was immortalized in Botticelli's famous portrait, "Portrait of a Young Woman."
In the 18th century, Kaedance Valori was an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping the poor and underprivileged. She established several charitable organizations and orphanages in Florence and is remembered for her kindness and compassion.
Another prominent figure was Kaedance Vivaldi, an Italian composer and violinist who lived from 1678 to 1741. She was the sister of the renowned Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi and was highly regarded for her virtuosic violin performances and compositions.
While the name Kaedance has ancient roots and a rich history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly outside of Italy. However, its unique blend of beauty and grace, combined with its connection to the arts and music, make it a captivating and evocative choice for a given name.
People
Kaedance + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaedance as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaedance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaedance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaedance 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Kaedance a common name?
We classify Kaedance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaedance most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaedance was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaedance is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaedance in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaedance a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaedance 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.
Is Kaedance still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaedance in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaedance can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kaedance?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.