Kidus
Every Kidus since 1996 — 861 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kidus
Kidus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,198 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 861 American babies have been named Kidus. Its peak came in 2014, when 55 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 Kidus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kidus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,198 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,030 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,090 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,829 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,333 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2,676 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,831 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,690 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,220 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2,377 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,742 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2,360 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,689 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,743 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,338 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,081 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,205 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,563 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,307 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,446 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,701 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,331 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,412 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,255 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,608 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kidus in 2025?
Kidus ranked #4,198 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kidus?
861 babies have been named Kidus in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kidus most popular?
Kidus peaked in 2014, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Kidus a boy or girl name?
Kidus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kidus rising or falling?
Kidus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.