Kadein
An invented name perhaps alluding to a refined or cultured essence.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Kadein. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kadein today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadein births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadein. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kadein. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,796
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kadein: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadein 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 Kadein during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kadein
The name Kadein has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ka" meaning "spirit" and "dein" meaning "eternal" or "everlasting". The name Kadein, therefore, carries the meaning of "eternal spirit" or "spirit that endures forever".
In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works in human history, there is a character named Kadein who is described as a wise and revered elder. This suggests that the name Kadein was in use among the Sumerians and held a respected connotation.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Kadein is believed to be a Sumerian high priest who lived in the city of Ur around 2500 BC. This priest is mentioned in cuneiform inscriptions as a prominent religious figure of his time.
In the 7th century BC, there was a Persian philosopher and scholar named Kadein who is credited with writing numerous treatises on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the universe. His works were widely studied and influential in the ancient Persian world.
During the Byzantine Empire, a Greek merchant named Kadein lived in the city of Constantinople in the 10th century AD. He is known for establishing trade routes and contributing to the economic prosperity of the empire at the time.
In the 12th century, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer named Kadein made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies. His work was instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
A notable figure in the history of the name Kadein is Kadein al-Andalusi, a Spanish-Arab poet and scholar who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 11th century. He was celebrated for his eloquent poetry and his extensive knowledge of literature, philosophy, and the sciences.
While the name Kadein is relatively rare in modern times, it has a rich historical lineage and a deep-rooted connection to ancient civilizations, particularly the Sumerians. The name's meaning of "eternal spirit" or "spirit that endures forever" has likely contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.
People
Kadein + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kadein 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
Kadein: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadein?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadein 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Kadein a common name?
We classify Kadein as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kadein most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadein was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadein is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Kadein in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kadein a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kadein 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.
Is Kadein still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kadein 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 Kadein 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kadein?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.