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Kendall: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From the valley of the River Kent, Kendall feels crisp and composed, a name that moves between casual and formal with ease.

Kendall as a Unisex Name

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#175
Peak
#112 in 2014

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1990: #24519902000: #16520002010: #11820102020: #16520202024: #1752024#1#245

What Kendall Means

Kendall is a unisex name of English origin. From the valley of the River Kent, Kendall feels crisp and composed, a name that moves between casual and formal with ease.

How Popular Kendall Is

Kendall currently ranks #175 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #112 in 2014. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Kendall

  • Kendall Jenner gave this name massive visibility in the 2010s.
  • Kendall Roy in Succession brought dramatic literary weight to the boys' usage.
  • It comes from the English town Kendal in Cumbria, known for its mint cake.

Kendall as a Boy Name

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1054
Peak
#287 in 1993

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1906: #133919061910: #101319101920: #89119201930: #78819301940: #56619401950: #53819501960: #37419601970: #38719701980: #42619801990: #29019902000: #36020002005: #52320052010: #59220102015: #78120152020: #10542020#1#1339

What Kendall Means

Kendall is a boy name of English origin. A child from the bright valley of the river.

How Popular Kendall Is

Kendall currently ranks #1054 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #287 in 1993. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Kendall

  • Kendall peaked at #287 in the U.S. in 1993.
  • Kendall is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.

Names Like Kendall

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Kendall

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Questions About Kendall

What does Kendall mean?

Kendall is a unisex name of English origin. From the valley of the River Kent, Kendall feels crisp and composed, a name that moves between casual and formal with ease.

How popular is Kendall?

Kendall currently ranks #175 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #112 in 2014. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Kendall come from?

Kendall comes from English roots. Kendall Jenner gave this name massive visibility in the 2010s.

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