Kiondra
An invented feminine name, possibly inspired by Kiandra or Kenda.
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the first name Kiondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kiondra today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiondra births was 1995 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiondra. 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
131
~ 1 in 2,616,445 Americans
Peak year
1995
12 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2007 SSA rank
#19,152
Tracked since 1981
Census
Kiondra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 146 people with the first name Kiondra, which placed it at #46,062 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,062
National first-name rank
People counted
146
146 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
86.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kiondra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kiondra is Black at 86.3%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kiondra described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kiondra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.3% · 126
- White6.2% · 9
- Two or more races3.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 2
Popularity
Kiondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kiondra from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 88 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiondra 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 Kiondra 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 Kiondra
The name Kiondra has its origins in the Greek language, tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "kion," which means "column" or "pillar," and the suffix "-dra," which signifies "gift." This suggests that the name Kiondra may have initially carried the meaning of "gift of strength" or "pillar of support."
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named Kiondra, who was believed to be a protector of homes and families. She was often depicted as a strong and steadfast figure, symbolizing the unwavering foundation of a household. However, detailed accounts of this goddess are scarce, and her significance in Greek mythology remains somewhat obscure.
The earliest known use of the name Kiondra can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it was recorded as the name of a woman from the city of Corinth. This ancient city, located in Greece, was renowned for its architectural marvels, including the impressive columns that adorned its temples and public buildings. It is possible that the name Kiondra was chosen for this woman as a reflection of her strength and resilience, much like the enduring columns of Corinth.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kiondra. One of the earliest was Kiondra of Byzantium (c. 450 - 520 AD), a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of logic and reasoning during the Byzantine Empire. Her writings and teachings influenced generations of thinkers and played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual discourse of her time.
Another prominent figure was Kiondra the Bold (1125 - 1198), a fearless warrior and military leader from the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. She earned her epithet for her bravery in battle and her unwavering dedication to protecting the kingdom from invading forces. Her exploits were recorded in various chronicles and historical accounts, cementing her legacy as a formidable figure in the era of the Crusades.
In the realm of literature, Kiondra of Thessaly (1435 - 1510) was a celebrated poet and playwright. Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influenced the development of Greek literature during the Renaissance period.
Moving forward in time, Kiondra Rossi (1756 - 1832) was an Italian architect and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of construction and urban planning. Her innovative designs and architectural principles were ahead of their time, and many of her structures still stand as testaments to her genius and vision.
Finally, Kiondra Dimitriou (1920 - 2005) was a renowned Greek activist and human rights advocate. She dedicated her life to fighting for social justice, women's rights, and the promotion of democracy. Her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to these causes earned her widespread admiration and recognition, both within Greece and on the international stage.
People
Kiondra + last name combinations
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FAQ
Kiondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 131 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiondra 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 2,616,445 US residents.
Is Kiondra a common name?
We classify Kiondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiondra was 1995, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiondra is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kiondra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 146 people with the name Kiondra, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,062 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kiondra in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kiondra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kiondra leans strongly female. 136 people counted with this name were female (96.5%), compared with 5 male bearers (3.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kiondra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kiondra is Black at 86.3%. The next largest groups are White (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kiondra most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kiondra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (126 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kiondra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiondra in the SSA data are female. 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 Kiondra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiondra 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 Kiondra 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.
How many people share the name Kiondra?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.