Unisex · #4,342 in 2026

Caydence

Current Rank
#4,342
Peak Rank
#904 (2009)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
-53%
👧 Girl peak #904 (4K total)
👦 Boy peak #3,753 (324 total)
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#904
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
25
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#3753
Peak Rank
324
Total Count
23
Years Active

The Story of Caydence

As a girl name

Caydence first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2002, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 301 Caydences were born — ranking #904 that year. As of 2026, Caydence ranks #4,342 for girls with 32 births, falling sharply (-53%). In total, more than 4K Caydences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Caydence first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2004, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 27 Caydences were born — ranking #3,753 that year. As of 2026, Caydence ranks #7,047 for boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 324 Caydences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Caydence

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caydence is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caydence

What does the name Caydence mean?
Caydence is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Caydence in 2026?
In 2026, Caydence ranks #4,342 among girls' names in the U.S., with 32 babies given the name that year.
When was Caydence most popular?
Caydence reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #904 that year with 301 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Caydence most popular?
Caydence has historically been most popular in Nebraska, West Virginia, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caydence.
Is Caydence a unisex name?
Yes — Caydence is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Caydences assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Caydence?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caydence include Clifford, Odie, Dawne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caydence

Caydence is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Caydence's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #904. Use the chart and map above to compare Caydence's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.