Will my child share the name Cadence with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Cadence per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cadence in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cadence becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cadence is declining: down 2,038 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #710 in 2008.

Is Cadence popular in the US as well as the UK?

Cadence is more popular in the US (#951) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Cadence a popular baby name in the United States?

Cadence does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cadence

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Cadence is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cadence in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4201

US Rank #951

About the Name Cadence

Cadence has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3729 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #710 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Cadence is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cadence in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #951, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.