Kendron
A name likely derived from the Greek "kentron" meaning center or sharp point.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kendron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kendron today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kendron births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kendron. 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 Kendron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,815
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Kendron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kendron 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 Kendron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kendron
The name Kendron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the classical era around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "kendron," meaning "sharp point" or "spur," likely referring to the pointed end of a spear or a sharp object used in battle or hunting.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Kendron is mentioned in several texts, including Xenophon's "Anabasis," which recounts the journey of Greek soldiers through the Persian Empire. One of the characters in the work is named Kendron, suggesting that the name was in use during that time.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Kendron can be found in inscriptions and records from the Greek city-states, particularly Athens and Sparta, where it was given to both free citizens and slaves. One notable figure bearing the name was Kendron of Samos, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century BCE and is credited with developing the first sundial.
Throughout history, the name Kendron has appeared sporadically, often associated with individuals from Greek or Hellenistic backgrounds. In the 3rd century BCE, Kendron of Alexandria was a renowned scholar and grammarian who wrote extensively on the works of Homer and other ancient Greek poets.
During the Byzantine era, the name Kendron was used by several notable figures, including Kendron Palaiologos, a military commander who served under Emperor Andronikos II in the early 14th century. He played a crucial role in defending Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks.
Another noteworthy individual was Kendron Komnenos, a nobleman and politician who lived in the 12th century and served as the governor of several provinces in the Byzantine Empire. He was known for his diplomatic skills and negotiated several treaties with neighboring kingdoms.
In more recent times, the name Kendron has been relatively rare, though it has occasionally appeared in various cultural and artistic contexts. For example, Kendron Makris was a Greek sculptor and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his depictions of classical Greek themes and mythology.
While the name Kendron may not be as common as other Greek names, its rich historical roots and associations with notable figures from antiquity to the Byzantine era make it a unique and intriguing choice, reflecting the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture.
People
Kendron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kendron 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
Kendron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kendron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kendron 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 Kendron a common name?
We classify Kendron 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 Kendron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kendron was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kendron is about 29 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 Kendron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kendron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kendron 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 Kendron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kendron 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 Kendron 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 common is the name Kendron?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kendron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.