Cadence is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cadence in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #951, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cadence
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Cadence per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cadence in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cadence has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3729 places in the last five years. Its peak was #710 in 2008. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
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.
Cadence does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Cadences in the wild.
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UK babies named Cadence (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 3729 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cadence
Likely around 1 other Cadence in the class
UK Popularity (2004–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2023)
Rank · SSA official data
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