Boy · #4,267 in 2026

Kidus

The sable is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea and Hokkaido, Japan.

Current Rank
#4,267
Peak Rank
#2,345 (2014)
Total Babies
888
5-Yr Trend
-29%
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#2345
Peak Rank
888
Total Count
29
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kidus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The sable is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea and Hokkaido, Japan.

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Etymology
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The Story of Kidus

Kidus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 55 Kiduss were born — ranking #2,345 that year. As of 2026, Kidus ranks #4,267 for baby boys with 25 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 888 Kiduss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kidus

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

  • Cadis
  • Codice
  • Caddis
  • Kadis
  • Kudus
  • Kudos
  • Coitus
  • Catus
  • Catas
  • Codas
  • Cottus
  • Codis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kidus

What does the name Kidus mean?
The sable is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea and Hokkaido, Japan.
How popular is Kidus in 2026?
In 2026, Kidus ranks #4,267 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.
When was Kidus most popular?
Kidus reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #2,345 that year with 55 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kidus most popular?
Kidus has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Nevada, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kidus.
Is Kidus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kidus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kidus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kidus include Aedyn, Torre, Rayshon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kidus

Kidus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 888 births in the dataset. Kidus's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #2,345. Use the chart and map above to compare Kidus'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.