Kadrian
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or an invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Kadrian. It is a predominantly male name (97.5% of registrations). The average person named Kadrian today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadrian births was 2015 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadrian. 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
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
2015
31 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,618
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Kadrian
Kadrian leans heavily male at 97.5% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kadrian as a male name
- Ranked #8,618 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (31 births)
Kadrian as a female name
- Ranked #15,397 in 2005
- 6 female births in 2005
- Peak: 2005 (6 births)
Popularity
Kadrian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kadrian from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 208 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kadrian remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadrian 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 Kadrian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kadrians live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida recorded the most babies named Kadrian, while Oklahoma, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kadrian
The given name Kadrian has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, originating from the Akkadian language spoken in the region during the third millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "kadru," which means "powerful" or "mighty." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as strong or influential within their communities.
During the height of the Akkadian Empire, around 2350-2150 BCE, the name Kadrian gained prominence among the ruling class and nobility. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the reign of King Shar-kali-sharri, where a high-ranking official named Kadrian is mentioned.
As the Akkadian culture spread its influence across the ancient Near East, the name Kadrian found its way into other languages and cultures. In the ancient Hebrew texts, there are references to a figure named Kadrian, who was a respected scholar and scribe during the Babylonian captivity of the sixth century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kadrian. One of the most prominent was Kadrian of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived during the third century CE. According to church records, he was executed in 258 CE for refusing to renounce his faith during the Roman persecution of Christians under Emperor Valerian.
Another significant figure was Kadrian the Philosopher, a Byzantine scholar who lived in the ninth century CE. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek philosophy and his contributions to the preservation of classical literature during the Byzantine Renaissance.
In the medieval period, the name Kadrian was popular among the nobility of various European regions. One such individual was Kadrian de Montfort, a French knight who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE) and was known for his bravery and valor on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance, Kadrian Alberti, an Italian humanist and author, left a lasting legacy with his influential works on architecture, art, and philosophy. Born in 1404 CE, he is considered one of the founding figures of the Renaissance movement in Italy.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Kadrian Brodskiy was a Russian poet and translator who played a pivotal role in introducing the works of Lord Byron and other English poets to the Russian literary scene. He was born in 1818 CE and his translations helped shape the development of Russian Romanticism.
People
Kadrian + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kadrian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadrian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadrian 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 775,462 US residents.
Is Kadrian a common name?
We classify Kadrian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 446 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kadrian most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadrian was 2015, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadrian is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kadrian a male name?
Yes, 97.5% of people registered as Kadrian 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.