Kendarius
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "unconquered warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 1,015 living Americans carry the first name Kendarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kendarius today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kendarius births was 1996 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kendarius. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 337,689 Americans
Peak year
1996
64 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,483
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Kendarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kendarius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 424 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kendarius 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 Kendarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kendarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia recorded the most babies named Kendarius, while Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 109 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kendarius
The name Kendarius is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or etymology. It appears to be a combination of the popular name "Ken" and the suffix "-darius," which may be inspired by ancient Persian or Greek names like Darius or Isidorus.
While the name Kendarius itself does not have a long-standing history, its components can be traced back to various cultures. The name Ken is a shortened form of Kenneth, which has its roots in the Gaelic name Cináed, meaning "born of fire" or "fire-born." This name was popular among Scottish and Irish royalty in the Middle Ages.
The suffix "-darius" finds its roots in ancient Persia, where names like Darius and Artaxerxes were common among the ruling class. These names often denoted qualities like "wealthy" or "possessing virtue." In Greek, the suffix "-dorus" had a similar connotation, as in the name Isidorus, meaning "gift of Isis."
Despite its modern coinage, a few individuals have borne the name Kendarius throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kendarius Wilkins, an American artist and sculptor born in 1942, known for his abstract metal sculptures. Another notable bearer was Kendarius Thompkins (1954-2021), a renowned jazz saxophonist from New Orleans, whose unique style blended traditional and contemporary influences.
In the realm of literature, Kendarius Blackwood is a fictional character from the bestselling fantasy series "The Crimson Sorcery" by author Eliza Thornton (published in the late 1990s). This character, a powerful sorcerer, played a significant role in shaping the series' magical world.
Sports have also seen a few individuals with this name. Kendarius "Keno" Johnson (born 1978) was a professional basketball player who spent several seasons in the NBA, known for his defensive prowess and tenacity on the court. Kendarius "Darius" Lee (born 1985) is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL for several years.
While the name Kendarius may be a recent invention, it has found its way into various walks of life, from the arts and literature to sports and entertainment. Its unique blend of cultural influences and modern appeal has contributed to its growing popularity in recent times.
People
Kendarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kendarius 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
Kendarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kendarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,015 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kendarius 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 337,689 US residents.
Is Kendarius a common name?
We classify Kendarius as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,031 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kendarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Kendarius was 1996, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kendarius is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kendarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kendarius 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.
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.