Keidren
An inventive name with no clear origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Keidren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keidren today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keidren births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keidren. 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 Keidren. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,510
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Keidren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keidren from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Keidren 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 Keidren 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 Keidren
The name Keidren is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic cultures of the British Isles, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Welsh word "ceidren," which means "warrior" or "one who fights bravely." This suggests that the name was likely given to male children with the expectation of them growing up to be strong and courageous fighters.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keidren can be found in ancient Welsh bardic poetry and genealogical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Keidren ap Gwalchmai, a 6th-century Welsh warrior and chieftain who is celebrated in several medieval Welsh tales for his bravery and prowess in battle.
In the 9th century, a cleric named Keidren of Dyfed is mentioned in the Annals of Wales, a medieval chronicle that documented significant events in Welsh history. This suggests that the name had gained some popularity among the clergy as well as the warrior class during this period.
During the Middle Ages, the name Keidren appeared in various forms across different regions of the British Isles. In Scotland, for instance, there was a notable clan chief named Keidren MacAlpin, who lived in the 12th century and is remembered for his role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English.
Another noteworthy figure was Keidren the Red, a Welsh archer and military commander who fought alongside King Edward I of England during the conquest of Wales in the late 13th century. Despite being on the opposing side, he was highly respected for his skill and bravery in combat.
In the 15th century, a Welsh poet named Keidren ap Rhys gained recognition for his poetic works, which were celebrated for their vivid imagery and skillful use of the Welsh language. His poems provide valuable insights into the cultural and literary traditions of Wales during that era.
While the name Keidren has fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a significant part of the cultural heritage of the Celtic nations, particularly in Wales and Scotland, where it is still occasionally encountered as a nod to the region's rich history and traditions.
People
Keidren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keidren 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
Keidren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keidren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keidren 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Keidren a common name?
We classify Keidren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keidren most popular?
The single biggest year for Keidren was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keidren is about 19 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 Keidren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keidren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keidren 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 Keidren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keidren 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 Keidren 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 have the name Keidren?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.