Kedarian
A name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kedarian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kedarian today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kedarian births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kedarian. 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 Kedarian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,425
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Kedarian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kedarian 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 Kedarian 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 Kedarian
The name Kedarian is of ancient Sumerian origin, tracing its roots back to the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "kedar," meaning "servant," and "ian," which denotes a place of origin or belonging. The earliest known reference to this name can be found in a cuneiform tablet unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, where it was used to identify a high-ranking official in the court of King Shulgi.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Kedarian gained popularity among the upper echelons of society. It was often bestowed upon those who served in the royal households or held positions of authority within the imperial bureaucracy. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works, a character named Kedarian is mentioned as a wise counselor to the legendary king Gilgamesh.
As the centuries passed, the name Kedarian traversed various civilizations and cultures, adapting to the linguistic nuances of each region. In the ancient Egyptian records dating back to the 18th Dynasty (circa 1550 BCE to 1292 BCE), a scribe named Kedarian is chronicled as having served under the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
During the golden age of Classical Greece, a renowned philosopher known as Kedarian of Miletus (570 BCE - 490 BCE) gained prominence for his contributions to the study of metaphysics and ethics. His teachings were widely celebrated and influenced the works of later philosophers, such as Socrates and Plato.
In the annals of the Roman Empire, a distinguished general named Kedarian Maximus (75 CE - 138 CE) is recorded as having played a pivotal role in the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) during the reign of Emperor Trajan. His military exploits and strategic acumen earned him a place in the historical accounts of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kedarian was a 9th-century scholar and poet from the Islamic Golden Age. Kedarian al-Basri (810 CE - 888 CE) was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic literature and his contributions to the advancement of Islamic philosophy and theology.
People
Kedarian + last name combinations
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FAQ
Kedarian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kedarian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kedarian 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 Kedarian a common name?
We classify Kedarian 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 Kedarian most popular?
The single biggest year for Kedarian was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kedarian is about 21 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 Kedarian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kedarian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kedarian 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 Kedarian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kedarian 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 Kedarian 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 Kedarian?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kedarian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.