Kaedynce
A variant of Cadence, derived from the musical term meaning rhythm.
Name Census estimates that about 217 living Americans carry the first name Kaedynce. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaedynce today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaedynce births was 2010 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaedynce. 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
217
~ 1 in 1,579,513 Americans
Peak year
2010
21 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2020 SSA rank
#14,219
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Kaedynce: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaedynce 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 109 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
Kaedynce 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 Kaedynce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaedynces live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaedynce
The name Kaedynce is a relatively modern invention, likely created in recent decades as a creative spelling variation of the name Cadence. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic origins or cultural heritage.
Cadence itself derives from the Latin word "cadentia," meaning "a falling." This refers to the rhythm or inflection of spoken language, particularly in poetic or musical contexts. The name Cadence became popularized in English-speaking regions in the 20th century as a given name for girls.
By altering the spelling to Kaedynce, it creates a more unique and visually distinctive form of the name. However, there are no known historical records or references to the specific spelling Kaedynce prior to its modern emergence.
As a newly-created name without a long historical lineage, there are no famous individuals from antiquity or the distant past who bore the name Kaedynce. Its usage and popularity are limited to recent times, and any individuals with this name would likely be contemporary.
It is possible that the spelling Kaedynce may have been inspired by the trend of creating unique names by combining phonetic elements from various languages or cultures. However, there is no clear evidence of its derivation from any specific linguistic root or cultural tradition.
Overall, Kaedynce can be considered a modern invention, a creative spelling variation of the established name Cadence, which itself has ties to Latin and the concept of rhythm and inflection in language. Its lack of historical records or famous bearers from the past is a reflection of its recent origin and limited usage compared to more traditional names.
People
Kaedynce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaedynce 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
Kaedynce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaedynce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 217 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaedynce 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 1,579,513 US residents.
Is Kaedynce a common name?
We classify Kaedynce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 219 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaedynce most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaedynce was 2010, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaedynce is about 16 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 Kaedynce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaedynce a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaedynce 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 Kaedynce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaedynce 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 Kaedynce 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 people are called Kaedynce?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.