Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Kedar

Name: Popularity of the name Kedar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kedar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#2,552 (1998)

Total Babies

549

5-Yr Trend

+35%

1972

First Year

2024

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#2552

Peak Rank

549

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kedar

Kedar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 33 Kedars were born — ranking #2,552 that year. As of 2026, Kedar ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, rising sharply (+35% over the past five years). In total, more than 549 Kedars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kedar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kedar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Coder
Cawdor
Kidder
Kadar
Cader
Kader
Codder
Keeter
Cadr
Qadr
Keiter
Khaddar

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kedar

What does the name Kedar mean?

Kedar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kedar in 2026?

In 2026, Kedar ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Kedar most popular?

Kedar reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #2,552 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kedar most popular?

Kedar has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kedar.

Is Kedar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kedar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kedar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kedar include Holton, Shamon, Niccolo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kedar

Kedar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 549 births in the dataset. Kedar's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #2,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Kedar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.