Total births
286
Girls' name · since 1981
Kadedra
286 babies named Kadedra in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1994. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 286
- total births
- 1981–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
Kadedra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 286 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Kadedra recorded 286 times among girls since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2002.
- 286 total births
- 1981–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 85% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
286 girls have been named Kadedra since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 286
- total births
- 1981–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
85% of everyone ever named Kadedra was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
74 babies were named Kadedra in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Kadedra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kadedra's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kadedra at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Kadedra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2002
- Peak year (1994)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Kadedra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kadedra's strongest decade.
242 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 85% of all-time use.
Kadedra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
242 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 242 births (85% of all-time use).
Kadedra by state
Where Kadedra concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 16 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 16 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 13 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 12 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.7% |
Georgia share of Kadedra's total US births 5.6%
Even split
16 of 286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadedra? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 286 babies named Kadedra. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 74 births.
When was Kadedra most popular? ▼
Kadedra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 242 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Kadedra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadedra are Georgia (16 births), Mississippi (16 births), Illinois (13 births).
How long has the name Kadedra been used? ▼
Kadedra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 22 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Kadedra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kadence, Kady, Kadie, Kadijah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kadedra's data
- Kadedra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (242 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Kadedras (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kadedra
Nearby Names Like Kadedra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadedra
Kadence Girl
#1543 11,618 births
Kady Girl
#6719 2,885 births
Kadie Girl
#7013 2,630 births
Kadijah Girl
#9703 1,465 births
Kadyn Girl
#14111 1,434 births
Compare Kadedra side by side: Kadedra vs Kadence Kadedra vs Kady Kadedra vs Kadie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kadedra: Baby Name Since 1981 - 286 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadedra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kadedra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.