The name Kedron is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'kedar,' which means 'dark-haired.' It is also associated with the River Kedron, a significant waterway mentioned in the Bible that flows through Jerusalem. Traditionally, Kedron has been more commonly used as a surname, but it has begun to appear more frequently as a given name in recent years.
The name Kedron experienced fluctuating popularity over the years, with several peaks and troughs. The most popular decade was the 1980s, with a total of 56 births recorded between 1980 and 1989. This includes the highest single year total of 8 births in both 1984 and 1988. However, popularity declined significantly thereafter, with only one year (1992) reaching double-digit births after that decade. The most recent data shows a slight resurgence in usage since 2000, but it remains far from its peak levels of the past.