Everything about the name KEDRON

Meaning, origin, history

Kedron is a unique and uncommon given name of Hebrew origin. The name Kedron comes from the Hebrew word "Qidron," which means "dark or deep waters." In the Bible, the Valley of Cedron (also known as the Kidron Valley) runs between Jerusalem's Mount Zion and the Temple Mount. This valley was considered a place of darkness and danger.

The name Kedron has historical significance in the Bible. It is mentioned in relation to Jesus Christ's betrayal by Judas Iscariot. According to the New Testament, after the Last Supper, Judas led Roman soldiers to the Garden of Gethsemane at the foot of the Mount of Olives, which overlooks the Valley of Cedron.

Despite its historical and biblical associations, there is no widely accepted tradition of celebrating a feast day for Kedron. As it is not a popular given name, there are no well-known individuals named Kedron that have contributed to its fame or recognition in popular culture.

The name Kedron is often associated with uniqueness and mystery due to its rare usage and biblical origins. It may appeal to those who appreciate uncommon names with deep historical roots. However, it's important to note that the meaning of a name does not necessarily dictate an individual's personality traits or characteristics. Each person named Kedron is unique and brings their own qualities to the name.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name KEDRON since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Kedron has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 145 babies being given this unique name since 1969.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, there was a slow start for the name Kedron, with only 8 births recorded in 1969. However, it began to gain traction during the late 1970s and early 1980s, with consistent numbers of births each year - 5 births in both 1977 and 1979, followed by peaks of 6 births in 1981 and 7 births in 1983.

The popularity of the name Kedron reached its highest point during the early to mid-1990s. In 1992, there were a notable 9 births, which was the peak year for this name. The following years continued with consistent numbers: 6 births in 1993 and 5 births each in 1994 and 1995.

After a brief decline in the late 1990s to early 2000s, Kedron's popularity picked up again at the turn of the century. There were 7 births recorded in 2000, followed by a peak of 8 births in both 2001 and 2005.

Although it has been less popular in recent years - with only 6 births each in 2011 and 2013, the name Kedron still appears occasionally in U.S. birth records, indicating that it continues to appeal to parents seeking distinctive names for their children.