Kadedra
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "kathedra," meaning "chair" or "throne."
Name Census estimates that about 276 living Americans carry the first name Kadedra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kadedra today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadedra births was 1994 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadedra. 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
276
~ 1 in 1,241,864 Americans
Peak year
1994
74 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2002 SSA rank
#16,702
Tracked since 1981
Census
Kadedra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 282 people with the first name Kadedra, which placed it at #30,717 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,717
National first-name rank
People counted
282
282 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kadedra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kadedra is Black at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic (2.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kadedra described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kadedra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.2% · 260
- Two or more races3.2% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 3
- White0.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Kadedra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kadedra from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 242 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
Kadedra 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 Kadedra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kadedras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois recorded the most babies named Kadedra, while South Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kadedra
The given name Kadedra is a unique and intriguing appellation with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Its origins are believed to lie in the Sanskrit language, spoken in the Indian subcontinent since antiquity. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kadamba," which refers to a specific tree species, known for its fragrant orange blossoms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kadedra can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was used to refer to individuals with a connection to nature or those who possessed a deep reverence for the natural world. In these texts, the name was often associated with themes of beauty, resilience, and spiritual awakening.
As time passed, the name Kadedra gradually spread beyond the Indian subcontinent, carried by travelers and merchants along the ancient trade routes that crisscrossed Asia and the Middle East. It found its way into the lexicons of various cultures, each adapting and interpreting the name in their own unique ways.
One notable figure bearing the name Kadedra was a renowned poetess who lived in the 8th century CE in what is now modern-day Iran. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers and artists.
Several centuries later, in the 12th century, a Sufi mystic named Kadedra gained recognition for her profound spiritual teachings and her ability to bridge the gap between different religious traditions. Her teachings emphasized the importance of inner peace, compassion, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
During the Renaissance period in Europe, a skilled artist and sculptor from Italy, named Kadedra, gained notoriety for her intricate and lifelike sculptures. Her works, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology, were widely admired and can still be found adorning the walls and gardens of prestigious museums and galleries.
In the 19th century, a Kadedra from the United States made a name for herself as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and fought tirelessly to ensure equal educational opportunities for all, regardless of gender or social standing.
The name Kadedra has continued to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. While its exact origins may be shrouded in mystery, the name remains a testament to the enduring power of language and the human desire to imbue names with meaning and symbolism.
People
Kadedra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kadedra 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
Kadedra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadedra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 276 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadedra 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 1,241,864 US residents.
Is Kadedra a common name?
We classify Kadedra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 286 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kadedra most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadedra was 1994, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadedra is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kadedra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 282 people with the name Kadedra, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,717 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kadedra in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kadedra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kadedra leans strongly female. 277 people counted with this name were female (97.9%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kadedra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kadedra is Black at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic (2.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kadedra most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kadedra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (260 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kadedra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kadedra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kadedra in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Kadedra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kadedra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kadedra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Kadedra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.