Kiondre
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Kiowa meaning "watchman".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Kiondre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiondre today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiondre births was 2003 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiondre. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2003
12 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,367
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Kiondre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kiondre from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 50 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
Kiondre 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 Kiondre 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 Kiondre
The name Kiondre has its linguistic origins rooted in the West African region, specifically deriving from the Wolof language spoken in Senegal and parts of Mauritania. Kiondre is believed to be a variation of the Wolof name Kionghor, which translates to "born during the rainy season" or "child of the rains." This connection to the natural cycle of rainfall suggests the name's historical ties to agricultural communities and their reverence for the life-sustaining power of water.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kiondre can be traced back to the 16th century, when the transatlantic slave trade brought Wolof-speaking individuals to the Americas. As these communities sought to preserve their cultural identities, names like Kiondre were passed down through generations, adapting to new linguistic environments while retaining their African roots.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Kiondre was Kiondre Akosua, a renowned griot (West African storyteller and oral historian) who lived in the 18th century. Akosua's tales and songs, which celebrated the resilience and strength of her people, were widely shared and are credited with helping to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Wolof during a time of immense upheaval.
In the 19th century, Kiondre Koumba emerged as a prominent figure in the struggle against colonial rule in West Africa. A skilled military strategist and leader of the Wolof resistance, Koumba's bravery and tactical prowess were celebrated in numerous oral traditions and folklore of the time.
The 20th century saw the name Kiondre gain global recognition through the work of Kiondre Senghor, a renowned Senegalese poet, cultural theorist, and one of the principal voices of the Negritude movement. Born in 1906, Senghor's writings celebrated African heritage and identity, challenging colonial narratives and inspiring generations of writers and activists.
Another notable figure with the name Kiondre was Kiondre Ndiaye, a Senegalese athlete who competed in the Olympic Games in the 1960s and 1970s. Ndiaye's achievements as a long-distance runner brought pride and recognition to his homeland, and his name became synonymous with perseverance and excellence in the world of sports.
While the name Kiondre may have evolved over centuries of cultural exchange and migration, its roots in the Wolof language and West African traditions have remained a source of pride and identity for those who bear it. Its connection to the life-giving rains and the resilience of the human spirit have made it a name that transcends borders and resonates across generations.
People
Kiondre + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiondre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiondre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiondre 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Kiondre a common name?
We classify Kiondre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 107 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiondre most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiondre was 2003, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiondre is about 25 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 Kiondre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiondre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiondre 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 Kiondre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiondre 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 Kiondre 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 have the name Kiondre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.