Kadir
Every Kadir since 1992 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kadir
Kadir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,895 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 536 American babies have been named Kadir. Its peak came in 2019, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kadir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kadir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,895 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,302 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,062 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,572 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,018 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,345 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,166 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,415 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,927 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,692 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,511 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,588 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,812 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,597 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,237 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,048 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,422 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,899 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,718 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,559 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,867 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,056 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,025 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,275 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,280 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,172 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kadir in 2025?
Kadir ranked #3,895 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kadir?
536 babies have been named Kadir in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kadir most popular?
Kadir peaked in 2019, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Kadir a boy or girl name?
Kadir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kadir rising or falling?
Kadir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.