Kadarius
A masculine name of American origin meaning "son of Cadair".
Name Census estimates that about 1,064 living Americans carry the first name Kadarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kadarius today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadarius births was 1995 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadarius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 322,138 Americans
Peak year
1995
63 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,005
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Kadarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kadarius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 432 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadarius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kadarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kadarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Kadarius, while North Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 64 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kadarius
The name Kadarius has its origins in ancient Greek culture, and it is derived from the combination of the Greek words "kadros," meaning "square" or "rectangular," and "arios," meaning "excellent" or "noble." This suggests that the name was initially associated with concepts of strength, stability, and excellence.
In the early days of ancient Greece, the name was often given to male children born into families of great social standing or those with a strong military background. It was believed that the name would imbue the child with qualities of resilience, bravery, and a sense of honor.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kadarius can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He briefly mentioned a Spartan warrior named Kadarius who fought valiantly in the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian invaders.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Kadarius gained further popularity among the Greek nobility and military elite. There are records of several high-ranking Byzantine officials and generals bearing this name, including Kadarius Palaiologos (1285-1347), a renowned military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks.
In the 16th century, the name made its way to Italy, where it was adopted by some Italian families, particularly those with Greek or Byzantine ancestry. One notable figure from this period was Kadarius Strozzi (1519-1587), a Florentine scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the works of Plato and Aristotle.
As the centuries passed, the name Kadarius spread to other parts of Europe, although it remained relatively uncommon. In the 19th century, there was a German artist named Kadarius Müller (1822-1890) who gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the German countryside.
Another notable figure was Kadarius Novikov (1868-1944), a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I and later joined the White Army during the Russian Civil War.
While the name Kadarius is not as widespread today as it once was, it still holds a rich historical significance, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences. Its etymology and usage throughout history reflect a deep connection to concepts of nobility, bravery, and excellence, making it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with a storied past.
People
Kadarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kadarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kadarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,064 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadarius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 322,138 US residents.
Is Kadarius a common name?
We classify Kadarius as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,082 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kadarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadarius was 1995, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadarius is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kadarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kadarius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.