Will my child share the name Cadence with classmates?

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.

Is Cadence becoming more or less popular in the UK?

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.

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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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Cadence

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.