How Many People Are Named Kadir?

Complete statistics for the name Kadir: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kadir
Very Rare
Arabic

Kadir means 'leader' in Arabic and is quite rare, with only 502 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 656,830 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, indicating it's a modern, rising name.

~786
Living in US
1 in 421,691
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Responsible
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

335,176
Worldwide Bearers
#3,108
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
214,402
🇮🇳 India
51,228
🇮🇩 Indonesia
30,676
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
7,629
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,483
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,160
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3,146
🇩🇯 Djibouti
2,240
🇩🇪 Germany
1,867
🇸🇴 Somaliland
1,754

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
502 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
487
Would be under 30 (96%)
21
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 508 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kadir Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 2019, Kadir has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among younger generations. Of the 508 babies born with this name since records began, 487 are under 30 years old, showing how it's become a trendy choice for new parents. As of now, the average age of someone named Kadir is just 13, suggesting it will continue to grow in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 17
New York 16
Pennsylvania 15
Texas 13
Florida 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Kadir

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kadir's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kadir

How Many People Have the Name Kadir?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 786 people in the United States currently share the name Kadir. That works out to roughly 1 in every 421,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kadir a Common or Rare Name?

Kadir is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kadir Mean?

Kadir means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kadir in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kadir Most Popular?

The name Kadir reached peak popularity in 2019, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kadir?

Approximately 786 people named Kadir live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 786. That works out to roughly 1 in 421,691 Americans.

Is Kadir a rare name?

Kadir is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 421,691 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kadir mean?

Kadir means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kadir more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kadir are male and 0% are female.

When was Kadir most popular?

Kadir peaked in 2019 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US786
All-Time Births786
1 in X1 in 421,691
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2019
World Rank#3,108
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.