Kidron
A masculine name derived from a Hebrew place name meaning "turbid brook".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kidron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kidron today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kidron births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kidron. 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 Kidron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,419
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kidron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kidron 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 Kidron 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kidron
The name Kidron is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the word "Qidron," which refers to a valley or stream located in Jerusalem, mentioned in the Bible.
The Kidron Valley, also known as the Valley of Jehoshaphat, holds significant historical and religious importance. It is referenced numerous times in the Old Testament, particularly in the Books of Kings and Chronicles, where it is described as a site of significant events and battles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kidron can be found in the Bible itself. In 2 Samuel 15:23, it is mentioned that King David and his followers crossed the Kidron Valley during their flight from Absalom's rebellion. This biblical reference has contributed to the name's enduring historical and religious significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kidron. One of the most famous was Kidron of Alexandria, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century AD. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of geometry and algebra.
Another notable figure was Kidron ben Judah, a Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in the 12th century AD. He authored several important works on Jewish law and theology, which had a lasting impact on the development of Rabbinical Judaism.
In the 16th century, Kidron Cherkassky was a influential Ukrainian Cossack leader who played a pivotal role in the struggle against Polish-Lithuanian rule in the region. His exploits and military campaigns are well-documented in historical records of the time.
In more recent history, Kidron Gur was an Israeli author and poet who lived from 1928 to 1987. He is renowned for his works exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the human experience.
Lastly, Kidron Dor was an accomplished Israeli architect and urban planner who was born in 1938. He made significant contributions to the development of modern Israeli architecture and played a key role in shaping the country's urban landscapes.
People
Kidron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kidron 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
Kidron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kidron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kidron 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kidron a common name?
We classify Kidron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kidron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kidron was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kidron is about 20 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 Kidron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kidron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kidron 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 Kidron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kidron 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 Kidron 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 are named Kidron?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kidron? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.