How old is someone named Cadence?
The average Cadence is 15 years old.
Half of all living Cadences are between 11 and 20.
When was Cadence popular?
Cadence was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2007, and dropped away. That's why most Cadences are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 110 | 110 |
| 1990s | 429 | 420 |
| 2000s | 11,264 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 10,272 | 10,000 |
| 2020s | 2,439 | 2,400 |
How many Cadences are still alive?
About 24,000 Cadences are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 25,000 babies named Cadence since 1974.
Nearly every Cadence ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cadence?
More than half of living Cadences are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 1%
- Gen Z 62%
- Gen Alpha 36%
Is Cadence an old name?
No. Cadence is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cadence will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cadence a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 91% of living Cadences are women, and 9% are men.
The women average 16 and the men 13.
Names the same age as Cadence
NAME TWIN
Cadence's name twin is Landen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Landen's age curve is the closest match to Cadence's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Cadence
How old is the average Cadence?
The average Cadence in the US is 15 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cadence?
About 24,000 Cadences are alive in the US today, out of roughly 25,000 babies given the name since 1974.
When was the name Cadence most popular?
In 2007, when about 1,800 baby girls were named Cadence.
Is Cadence a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 62% of living Cadences are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this