Kidus Boy
Origin(s)
Ge'ez; Amharic
Meaning
Saint; holy
Historical & Cultural Background
In Ge'ez, Kidus means 'saint' and is often used in religious contexts, particularly in Ethiopian Christianity. In Amharic, it retains a similar connotation of holiness and reverence, reflecting the cultural significance of saints in Ethiopian society.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Kiddo
- Kidu
International Variants
- Kidos (Spanish)
- Kidu (Japanese)
Famous people named Kidus
Kidus Michael — Ethiopian saint
Kidus Tesfaye — Ethiopian musician
Fictional characters named Kidus
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kidus was first seen in the United States in 1996. Kidus has ranked as high as #1340 nationally which occurred in 2014 and has been most popular in Virginia, Maryland, California, Washington, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kidus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kidus (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 27 |