UK boy's name
Kedar
A masculine Hindu name meaning "field" or "date tree".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kedar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kedar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kedar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kedar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kedar ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Kedar.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kedar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kedar mean?
The name Kedar has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back several millennia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kedara," which means "field" or "fertile land." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived in or were associated with agricultural regions.
In Hindu mythology, Kedar is also the name of a famous Shiva temple located in the Himalayas. The temple is situated in the Uttarakhand region of northern India and is considered one of the most revered pilgrimage sites for devotees of Lord Shiva. The name Kedar is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kedar can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism, composed around 1500-1200 BCE. The name appears in a hymn dedicated to the Rudra deity, who is often associated with Lord Shiva.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kedar. One of the earliest was Kedar Nath (1506-1603), a famous Hindu poet and saint from the Bhakti movement in India. His devotional compositions, known as "Kedar Gita," are still widely revered by devotees.
Another prominent figure was Kedar Nath Tiwari (1825-1905), an Indian social reformer and educator who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He established several educational institutions and worked towards promoting women's education in India.
In the realm of literature, Kedar Nath Singh (1887-1963) was a renowned Hindi poet and writer from India. He is best known for his famous poem "Shehnai," which is a tribute to the ancient Indian musical instrument of the same name.
Kedar Nath Sahni (1904-1996) was a distinguished Indian paleobotanist and geologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossil plants and the reconstruction of ancient environments.
More recently, Kedar Nath Pandey (1915-2009) was an Indian classical vocalist and musicologist who was renowned for his expertise in the Kirana gharana of Hindustani classical music.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Kedar throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in various cultural and historical contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kedar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kedar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kedar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kedar in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kedar was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kedar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Kedar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kedar?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "field" or "date tree".
How many people are called Kedar in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kedar across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.