Total births
536
Boys' name · since 1992
Kadir
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 536 babies named Kadir, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3317
- among boys today
- 536
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Kadir currently ranks #3317 among boys' names in America, with 536 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kadir has been recorded 536 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #3317 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #3317 among boys today
- 536 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kadir is currently the #3317 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 536 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3317
- among boys today
- 536
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Kadir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3317
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kadir was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
37 babies were named Kadir in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kadir compares
536 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kadir's all-time total is 46% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kadir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 536 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kadir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kadir splits its recorded history at 2010: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kadir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,317
Active since
1992
Kadir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Kadir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kadir's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kadir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
116 births
- 2010s
2010s
211 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 211 births (39% of all-time use).
How Kadir compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kadir's total volume
Kadir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kadir by state
Where Kadir concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 3.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 17 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 13 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Kadir's total US births 3.9%
Even split
21 of 536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kadir? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 536 babies named Kadir. Today it holds rank #3317 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 37 births.
When was Kadir most popular? ▼
Kadir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kadir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kadir are New York (21 births), New Jersey (17 births), Pennsylvania (15 births).
How long has the name Kadir been used? ▼
Records for Kadir go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kadir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaden, Kade, Kadin, Kadyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kadir's data
- Kadir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (211 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Kadirs (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kadir
Nearby Names Like Kadir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kadir
Kaden Boy
#304 69,595 births
Kade Boy
#345 23,294 births
Kadin Boy
#3194 5,074 births
Kadyn Boy
#2338 3,298 births
Kadeem Boy
#4496 2,644 births
Compare Kadir side by side: Kadir vs Kaden Kadir vs Kade Kadir vs Kadin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kadir
Aldair #3316
1,454 births · Peak 1998
Creedence #3318
463 births · Peak 2021
Kaimana #3315
1,010 births · Peak 2022
Peregrine #3319
322 births · Peak 2024
Zubair #3314
757 births · Peak 2025
Layden #3320
1,131 births · Peak 2012
Cainan #3313
1,024 births · Peak 2016
Kaire #3321
219 births · Peak 2024
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2025 (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. "Kadir: #3317 Boys' Name - 536 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kadir. 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 Kadir 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 July 2026.