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How Many People Are Named Cadence?
Estimated people named Cadence living in the U.S. today
23,887
Gender distribution
8% male · 92% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 24,231
- Peak year: 2007 (1,788 births)
- Estimated living today: 23,887
Cadence by age group — who carries the name today?
Cadence popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cadence
Cadence has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 24,231 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 23,887 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 14,309 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cadences you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cadence in the US?
An estimated 23,887 people named Cadence are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cadence rare — about 1 in 14,309 Americans.
Is Cadence a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cadence is 8% male and 92% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Cadence most popular?
Cadence peaked in 2007, when 1,788 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cadence?
Cadence ranks #1,429 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).