Kadrick
A masculine name of English origin, meaning "son of Cadrigge".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kadrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kadrick today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadrick births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadrick. 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 Kadrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,051
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Kadrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadrick 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 Kadrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kadrick
The name Kadrick is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, likely derived from the Old Norse words "kaðr" and "rīkr," which translate to "brave" and "ruler" or "powerful," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited qualities of courage and strength, often associated with warriors or leaders.
During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Kadric" and "Kadrick," appeared in historical records throughout various regions of Europe, particularly in areas where Germanic tribes had settled. However, its usage was relatively uncommon, and it was not widely documented in significant literary works or religious texts from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kadrick was a minor nobleman from the Frankish Kingdom, who lived in the 8th century AD. Little is known about his life, but historical records indicate that he was a loyal retainer to the Carolingian dynasty.
In the 11th century, a Kadrick was mentioned as a skilled blacksmith in a chronicle detailing the construction of a renowned cathedral in northern Germany. His expertise in metalwork and craftsmanship was praised, although few other details about his life were documented.
Several centuries later, during the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Kadrick von Reichenbach (1462-1538) gained recognition as a renowned painter and illuminator of manuscripts in the German city of Nuremberg. His intricate and vibrant illustrations adorned various religious texts and historical documents, earning him widespread acclaim among the artistic circles of his time.
In the 17th century, Kadrick Olafsson (1612-1679) was a prominent Icelandic scholar and poet. He contributed significantly to the preservation and documentation of Iceland's rich literary heritage, particularly through his translations and transcriptions of ancient Norse sagas and poems.
Another individual of note was Kadrick Helmuth (1785-1867), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He earned distinction for his bravery and tactical skills, eventually rising to the rank of general in the Prussian army.
While the name Kadrick has maintained a presence throughout history, primarily in Germanic-influenced regions, its usage has remained relatively uncommon compared to more popular names of similar origins.
People
Kadrick + 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
Kadrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadrick 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 Kadrick a common name?
We classify Kadrick 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 Kadrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadrick was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadrick is about 5 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 Kadrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kadrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kadrick 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 Kadrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kadrick 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 Kadrick 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 Kadrick?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Kadrick at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.