Kiedis
A made-up name likely based on a Polish surname.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kiedis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiedis today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiedis births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiedis. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kiedis with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kiedis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,519
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Kiedis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiedis 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 Kiedis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiedis
The given name Kiedis is a rare and intriguing moniker with an elusive origin. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it likely derived from the word "kidaris," meaning a distinctive headpiece or cap worn by Persian nobility and royalty. This connection suggests that the name may have been borne by individuals of Persian descent or those with ties to the Persian empire during the Classical era.
In the annals of history, the earliest recorded instance of the name Kiedis can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He briefly mentions a Persian nobleman bearing this name, though little else is known about this individual's life or significance.
As the centuries passed, the name Kiedis remained obscure, surfacing only sporadically in various historical records and texts. One notable figure was Kiedis of Ephesus, a philosopher and scholar who lived during the 1st century CE. His works, though now largely lost, were influential in the development of early Christian theology and metaphysics.
In the Middle Ages, a Kiedis is mentioned as a prominent merchant and trader operating in the Byzantine Empire during the 12th century. His extensive trade networks and business acumen allowed him to amass considerable wealth and influence, but little else is known about his life or legacy.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance period, a Kiedis appears as a skilled artisan and architect in the employ of the Medici family in Florence, Italy. Though his specific contributions to the city's architectural marvels are unclear, his association with the powerful Medici dynasty speaks to his talent and reputation.
Another notable Kiedis was a 17th-century Greek poet and playwright who resided in the thriving intellectual community of Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey). His works, while not widely known today, were celebrated in his time for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentaries on contemporary society.
Throughout its long and varied history, the name Kiedis has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, each leaving their mark, however small, on the tapestry of human civilization. While its precise origins may remain shrouded in mystery, the name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its unique and intriguing character.
People
Kiedis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kiedis 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
Kiedis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiedis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiedis 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 Kiedis a common name?
We classify Kiedis 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 Kiedis most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiedis was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiedis is about 10 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 Kiedis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiedis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiedis 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 Kiedis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiedis 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 Kiedis 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 called Kiedis?
You can see how many people share the name Kiedis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.