Rhythm, beat, or flow
Derived from the Latin word 'cadentia', meaning a falling. In a musical context, it refers to the rhythmic flow of sounds or the sequence of notes that conclude a phrase. It became popular as a rhythmic, modern virtue name in the early 2000s.
About 245 girls were named Cadence in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and narrator of the novel We Were Liars · We Were Liars
A Pegasus-Unicorn princess character · My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
The same feel as Cadence — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
