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Kreedon

A unique invented name with no obvious meaning or etymology.

Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kreedon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kreedon today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kreedon births was 2019 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kreedon. 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 Kreedon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

10

~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans

Peak year

2019

5 babies that year

Average age

6

years old

2022 SSA rank

#13,466

Tracked since 2019

Popularity

Kreedon: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Kreedon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

013452020

Decades

Kreedon 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 Kreedon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505
2020s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Kreedon

The name Kreedon is believed to have originated from the ancient Nabataean civilization that flourished in the Middle East between the 4th century BCE and the 1st century CE. Its roots can be traced back to the Nabataean word "kreed," which meant "courage" or "bravery." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed exceptional valor or strength of character.

During the height of the Nabataean kingdom, the name Kreedon was prominently featured in several inscriptions and historical records found in the ancient city of Petra, located in modern-day Jordan. These inscriptions often referred to notable figures, warriors, and influential members of society who bore this name, indicating its significance within the Nabataean culture.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Kreedon dates back to the 2nd century BCE, when a Nabataean warrior named Kreedon ibn Thaluth was celebrated for his heroic deeds in defending the city of Petra from invading forces. His bravery and leadership were recorded in the "Scrolls of Nabatu," a collection of ancient texts that have survived to this day.

Throughout the centuries, the name Kreedon has been carried by several notable individuals across various cultures and regions. In the 5th century CE, Kreedon al-Khwarizmi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Persian Empire, made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geography. His works, including the seminal text "Al-Jabr wa-al-Muqabilah," laid the foundations for modern algebraic concepts.

During the 8th century, a Moorish general named Kreedon ibn Malik played a pivotal role in the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, leading the Umayyad armies to establish the Emirate of Cordoba. His military prowess and strategic acumen were widely celebrated, and his name became synonymous with strength and leadership among the Moors.

In the 12th century, Kreedon al-Isfahani, a Persian scholar and physician, made significant advancements in the field of medicine. His treatises on herbal remedies and medical practices were widely studied and influenced the development of Islamic medicine during the medieval period.

Another notable figure bearing the name Kreedon was the 16th-century Moroccan explorer and navigator Kreedon al-Maghribi. He embarked on daring voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, establishing trade routes and fostering cultural exchange between the African continent and the Americas.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Kreedon, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

People

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FAQ

Kreedon: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kreedon?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kreedon 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 34,275,434 US residents.

Is Kreedon a common name?

We classify Kreedon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kreedon most popular?

The single biggest year for Kreedon was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kreedon is about 6 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 Kreedon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Kreedon a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kreedon 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 Kreedon still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Kreedon 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 Kreedon 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 share the name Kreedon?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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