Kendell Unisex

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEN-dəl //ˈkɛndəl//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: valley of the river Kent; Scottish: from the royal valley

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kendell has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "cyne," meaning "royal" or "kingly," and "dæl," which translates to "valley." This etymology suggests a meaning of "royal valley" or "valley of the king." The name evolved through various forms, with the earliest instances appearing in the Anglo-Saxon period. It is believed to have been used as both a surname and a given name, reflecting the practice of naming individuals after geographical features or noble lineage in medieval England.

Historically, the name Kendell can be linked to the region of Kendal in Cumbria, England, which was known for its wool trade during the Middle Ages. The town's prominence in trade and its picturesque setting likely contributed to the name's adoption as a given name.

The use of Kendell as a surname can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating its presence in various forms in English documents. The name gained further recognition through its association with notable figures and families in the region, particularly during the Tudor period.

Culturally, Kendell embodies a sense of nobility and connection to the land, resonating with themes of heritage and identity. The name has been associated with various traditions and stories, often linked to the natural beauty of valleys and the significance of royal lineage in English history.

While diminutive forms or variations such as Kendall exist, the name Kendell itself has maintained a distinct identity, reflecting both its geographical and linguistic origins. Its historical significance and etymological roots contribute to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures.

Famous people named Kendell

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Kendell Marvel is a singer-songwriter best known for his work in country music and collaborations with various artists.

Kendell Hinton is a professional American football player best known for playing as a quarterback for the Denver Broncos.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kendell was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Kendell has ranked as high as #1876 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Kendell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kendell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kendell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kendell.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 40 28 12
2024 43 32 11
2023 42 35 7
2022 38 26 12
2021 38 26 12
2020 60 42 18
2019 77 53 24
2018 56 35 21
2017 62 43 19
2016 77 52 25
2015 81 54 27
2014 99 62 37
2013 104 60 44
2012 117 64 53
2011 135 81 54
2010 119 83 36
2009 137 81 56
2008 147 108 39
2007 131 79 52
2006 147 84 63
2005 138 83 55
2004 163 88 75
2003 134 80 54
2002 142 97 45
2001 132 93 39
2000 158 102 56
1999 149 110 39
1998 156 90 66
1997 143 101 42
1996 137 87 50
1995 167 110 57
1994 158 95 63
1993 156 103 53
1992 125 98 27
1991 150 117 33
1990 159 129 30
1989 162 127 35
1988 110 88 22
1987 128 87 41
1986 116 83 33
1985 94 71 23
1984 100 62 38
1983 82 65 17
1982 84 62 22
1981 84 66 18
1980 87 61 26
1979 78 68 10
1978 95 80 15
1977 62 49 13
1976 71 59 12
1975 54 47 7
1974 68 52 16
1973 45 29 16
1972 54 38 16
1971 98 56 42
1970 61 45 16
1969 49 43 6
1968 55 44 11
1967 45 39 6
1966 52 40 12
1965 56 40 16
1964 54 45 9
1963 54 49 5
1962 31 31 0
1961 39 31 8
1960 51 43 8
1959 30 23 7
1958 54 34 20
1957 29 24 5
1956 19 19 0
1955 18 18 0
1954 12 12 0
1953 19 19 0
1952 12 12 0
1951 10 10 0
1950 11 11 0
1949 15 15 0
1948 21 21 0
1947 13 13 0
1946 7 7 0
1945 12 12 0
1944 9 9 0
1943 13 13 0
1941 19 19 0
1940 7 7 0
1939 10 10 0
1938 8 8 0
1937 9 9 0
1935 7 7 0
1934 5 5 0
1933 6 6 0
1931 7 7 0
1930 8 8 0
1928 5 5 0
1925 6 6 0
1924 6 6 0
1922 5 5 0
1920 6 6 0
1919 5 5 0

Top States for Kendell (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
GA 5
100%