Cadence
Peaked at #199 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1974, Cadence has been recorded 92% of the time for girls and 8% of the time for boys.
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Cadence — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#199
in 2007
Current rank
#1035
in 2024
Years tracked
50
1974–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1974, Cadence reached its peak popularity for girls in 2007, ranking #199 nationally with 1,707 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #335 (2014) to #1035 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Cadence ranks #1035 nationally for girls, with 242 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,035 | 242 |
| 2023 | #951 | 275 |
| 2022 | #856 | 325 |
| 2021 | #756 | 377 |
| 2020 | #678 | 417 |
| 2019 | #545 | 557 |
| 2018 | #488 | 645 |
| 2017 | #422 | 752 |
Cadence — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1527
in 2023
Current rank
#1787
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1992–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1992, Cadence reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #1527 nationally with 115 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1888 (2014) to #1787 (2024) — a 5% improvement.
As of 2024, Cadence ranks #1787 nationally for boys, with 91 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,787 | 91 |
| 2023 | #1,527 | 115 |
| 2022 | #2,022 | 75 |
| 2021 | #1,750 | 92 |
| 2020 | #1,540 | 107 |
| 2019 | #1,661 | 97 |
| 2018 | #1,762 | 87 |
| 2017 | #1,922 | 75 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cadence most popular?
Cadence was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #199 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cadence becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cadence?
At least 24,231 babies have been recorded with the name Cadence in the US since 1974, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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