Kaidance
An invented name suggesting a blend of "Kai" and "dance", with no clear meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 466 living Americans carry the first name Kaidance. It is a predominantly female name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Kaidance today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaidance births was 2008 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaidance. 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
466
~ 1 in 735,524 Americans
Peak year
2008
39 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,500
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaidance
Kaidance leans heavily female at 98.7% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kaidance as a male name
- Ranked #11,500 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Kaidance as a female name
- Ranked #14,229 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (39 births)
Popularity
Kaidance: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaidance 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 225 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
Kaidance 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 Kaidance during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaidances live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaidance
The name Kaidance is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins or historical roots. It appears to be a combination of the names Kai and Dance, which themselves have distinct etymologies.
Kai is a name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "sea" or "ocean." It has been a popular name in Hawaii for centuries and has gained popularity in other parts of the world in recent decades. The name Dance, on the other hand, is derived from the English word for the act of moving rhythmically to music.
While the name Kaidance may have been inspired by these two existing names, there is no evidence of it being used historically or having any significant cultural or religious significance. It is likely a creative name choice by parents in modern times, possibly intended to convey a sense of fluidity, movement, or grace.
As a relatively new name, there are no notable historical figures or individuals of significance who have borne the name Kaidance. It is a unique and contemporary name that has yet to establish a rich historical legacy.
In summary, Kaidance is a modern, invented name that combines elements of Hawaiian and English origins. It lacks a deep historical or cultural background, and its usage and popularity are limited to recent times. While it may hold personal significance for those who bear the name, it has not yet left a significant mark in the annals of history or in any major cultural or religious traditions.
People
Kaidance + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaidance 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
Kaidance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaidance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 466 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaidance 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 735,524 US residents.
Is Kaidance a common name?
We classify Kaidance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 471 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaidance most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaidance was 2008, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaidance is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaidance a female name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Kaidance 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.