Kashdyn
A modern invented name without a definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Kashdyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kashdyn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashdyn births was 2023 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashdyn. 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
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2023
21 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,141
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kashdyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashdyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 69 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashdyn 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 Kashdyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kashdyn
The given name Kashdyn is believed to have its origins in ancient Persia, which is modern-day Iran. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "kashdan," meaning "to shine" or "to illuminate." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as radiant or illuminating.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Kashdyn dates back to the 6th century CE, during the Sassanid Empire in Persia. It appears in several ancient Persian texts and inscriptions, often associated with nobility or individuals of high social standing.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Kashdyn was a Persian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 7th century CE. He played a significant role in defending the Sassanid Empire against the Arab conquests, although few details about his life are known with certainty.
In the 9th century CE, there was a renowned Persian scholar and poet named Kashdyn al-Isfahani, who hailed from the city of Isfahan. His works were highly regarded and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the region.
During the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century, a notable figure named Kashdyn al-Saljuki rose to prominence as a high-ranking military commander. He is credited with leading several successful campaigns and expanding the empire's territories.
In the 13th century, a Persian mystic and Sufi master named Kashdyn al-Rumi gained a following for his spiritual teachings and poetry. He was known for his profound insights into the nature of love and the human experience.
It is important to note that while the name Kashdyn has its roots in ancient Persia, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Kashdyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashdyn 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
Kashdyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashdyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashdyn 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Kashdyn a common name?
We classify Kashdyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashdyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashdyn was 2023, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashdyn is about 6 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 Kashdyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashdyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashdyn 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 Kashdyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashdyn 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 Kashdyn 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 Kashdyn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.