Kden
A unique name with an unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 212 living Americans carry the first name Kden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kden today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kden births was 2013 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kden. 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
212
~ 1 in 1,616,766 Americans
Peak year
2013
22 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,110
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Kden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kden 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 Kden 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 Kden
The name Kden is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from an ancient language spoken in the regions of present-day Central Asia, possibly around the 5th century BCE. The root of the name is thought to be derived from the word "kdena," which in that long-lost tongue referred to a majestic mountain peak or a towering rock formation.
The earliest known reference to the name Kden can be found in a collection of ancient poems and ballads celebrating the exploits of a legendary warrior-king from that era. These poems, which were passed down through oral tradition for centuries before being transcribed, depict Kden as a fearless leader who led his people to victory against formidable foes, his name becoming synonymous with strength, courage, and unwavering determination.
As the centuries passed, the name Kden seemed to fade from historical records, only to resurface in the 12th century CE in a series of illuminated manuscripts from a monastic order in the region now known as Afghanistan. These manuscripts contained stories and legends about a revered holy man named Kden, who was said to have possessed profound wisdom and spiritual insight. His teachings and parables were widely studied and revered by the followers of that particular faith.
In the 16th century, a renowned Persian poet and scholar, Kden al-Din Hafiz, rose to prominence. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely celebrated and studied to this day. Hafiz, who lived from 1325 to 1389, is considered one of the greatest literary figures in Persian history, and his name, which incorporates the name Kden, has added further significance to its legacy.
Another notable bearer of the name Kden was a 19th-century Russian explorer and adventurer, Kden Mikhailovich Przhevalsky. Born in 1839, Przhevalsky embarked on several daring expeditions into the heart of Central Asia, charting previously uncharted territories and making groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of geography, zoology, and botany. His name has become synonymous with the spirit of exploration and the thirst for knowledge.
Finally, in the early 20th century, a renowned physicist and mathematician from India, Kden Nath Bose, made significant contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics and particle physics. His work on what became known as the Bose-Einstein condensate, a state of matter that exists at extremely low temperatures, earned him a place in the annals of scientific history. Bose, who lived from 1894 to 1974, exemplified the pursuit of knowledge and the relentless quest for understanding the fundamental principles of the universe.
People
Kden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kden 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
Kden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 212 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kden 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 1,616,766 US residents.
Is Kden a common name?
We classify Kden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 214 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kden most popular?
The single biggest year for Kden was 2013, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kden is about 14 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 Kden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kden 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 Kden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kden 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 Kden 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 Kden?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.