Kadel
An unusual feminine name with no clear origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kadel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kadel today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadel births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadel. 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 Kadel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,446
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kadel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadel 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 Kadel 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kadel
The name Kadel is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language of ancient India, with its roots traced back to around the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kadali," which means "banana tree" or "plantain." This connection suggests that the name may have been originally associated with fertility, growth, and abundance.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to deities and characters with names similar to Kadel, such as Kadali and Kadalika. These figures were often associated with nature, agriculture, and prosperity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kadel can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and manuscripts dating back to the 6th century CE. During this time, the name was predominantly used by individuals from the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its derivatives were spoken.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Kadel was Kadel Bramhin, a revered scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE in the Indian state of Gujarat. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
Another notable figure was Kadel Devi, a Hindu goddess revered in certain regions of India as a manifestation of the divine feminine energy. Her worship dates back to the 11th century CE, and she is often depicted holding a banana tree in her hands.
In the 12th century CE, Kadel Singh was a prominent ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He is remembered for his military conquests and for his patronage of the arts and architecture.
During the 16th century, Kadel Rao was a skilled poet and composer from the Deccan region of India. His works, written in the Marathi language, are still celebrated today and have influenced generations of writers and artists.
In the 19th century, Kadel Gupta was a renowned scholar and linguist from Bengal, India. He made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting ancient Indian texts.
While the name Kadel has its roots in ancient India, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over the centuries, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its connection to the Sanskrit language and its association with nature, fertility, and abundance remain strong throughout its historical journey.
People
Kadel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kadel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kadel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kadel a common name?
We classify Kadel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kadel most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadel was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadel is about 17 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 Kadel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kadel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kadel 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 Kadel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kadel 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 Kadel 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 share the name Kadel?
Want to know how many people have the name Kadel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.