Kendrick Boy

Popularity: #427 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEN-drick / /ˈkɛn.drɪk/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: royal ruler; Scottish: champion

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kendrick has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. In English, it is derived from the surname, which itself comes from the Old English elements meaning 'royal' and 'ruler.' In Scotland, it is associated with the Gaelic term for 'champion.' The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Kendrick has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

DerrickCedricMaverickRoderickFrederickEmrickTobiasDominic

Variants

  • Kendrik

International Variants

  • Kendrick (English)

Famous people named Kendrick

Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper known for his impactful lyrics and multiple Grammy Awards.

Kendrick Perkins is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Kendrick Nunn is an American professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.

Kendrick Sampson is an American actor and activist recognized for his roles in television and film.

Fictional characters named Kendrick

Kendrick is a character in the video game 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' known for his role in the questline.

Kendrick is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' who appears in various episodes.

Sibling Suggestions

KellanKieranKadenKeeganKendallKory

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kendrick was first seen in the United States in 1912. Kendrick has ranked as high as #576 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kendrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kendrick (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 65
11%
FL 51
9%
CA 51
9%
GA 39
7%
NY 35
6%
VA 31
5%
OH 23
4%
PA 21
4%
MD 20
3%
NC 20
3%
LA 16
3%
MA 16
3%
IL 16
3%
AL 13
2%
MO 13
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
191314
191417
191516
191614
191719
191811
191917
192020
192113
192219
19238
192428
192521
192610
192714
192827
192921
193011
19319
193216
193313
193415
193519
19366
19378
193819
193910
194021
194127
194225
194326
194420
194516
194616
194723
194819
194924
195026
195124
195223
195325
195424
195532
195629
195735
195830
195936
196034
196154
196242
196355
196463
196565
196668
196798
1968106
1969126
1970224
1971372
1972302
1973362
1974369
1975366
1976411
1977474
1978494
1979550
1980470
1981472
1982499
1983469
1984469
1985463
1986574
1987640
1988643
1989707
1990728
1991763
1992677
1993631
1994623
1995566
1996569
1997563
1998562
1999554
2000518
2001471
2002469
2003527
2004464
2005433
2006482
2007472
2008520
2009494
2010500
2011492
2012572
20131,047
20141,012
2015880
2016829
2017777
2018754
2019721
2020697
2021721
2022664
2023633
2024641