Kendrick Boy

Popularity: #476 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEN-drick //ˈkɛn.drɪk//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: royal ruler; Scottish: champion

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kendrick has its roots in the Old Welsh name "Cynwrig," which is derived from the elements "cyn," meaning "chief," and "wrig," meaning "power" or "ruler." This name evolved into various forms over the centuries, including the Old English "Cynric," which was used in early medieval England. The transition into the modern form "Kendrick" likely occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as the name was adapted into Middle English, reflecting the blending of Anglo-Saxon and Norman cultures.

Historically, the name Kendrick has been associated with notable figures, including Kendrick of the 7th century, a saint in the early Christian church. The name appears in various historical texts and genealogies, particularly in Welsh and English records, where it was often linked to nobility and leadership.

The name's usage can be traced through medieval England, where it was borne by several minor nobles and recorded in various forms in documents from the 12th century onward. Culturally, Kendrick has resonated through its associations with strength and leadership, qualities that have contributed to its endurance over the centuries.

The name has also been linked to the concept of kinship and familial ties, as the prefix "cyn" suggests a connection to ancestry and heritage. In addition to its historical significance, the name has seen variations and diminutives, such as "Ken" or "Kenny," which have been used in different contexts, further enriching its legacy.

Overall, Kendrick embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has allowed it to persist through time.

Famous people named Kendrick

In this section, you will find notable people named Kendrick. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kendrick who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kendrick who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kendrick Lamar is a rapper best known for To Pimp a Butterfly, DAMN., and good kid, m.A.A.d city.

Kendrick Perkins is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kendrick Nunn is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kendrick, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KellanKieranKadenKeeganKendallKory

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kendrick. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kendrick was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Kendrick has ranked as high as #627 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)

The name Kendrick 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 Kendrick 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 Kendrick.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 564 559 5
2024 650 645 5
2023 633 633 0
2022 672 664 8
2021 732 723 9
2020 705 698 7
2019 727 722 5
2018 754 754 0
2017 787 777 10
2016 837 830 7
2015 888 881 7
2014 1,022 1,012 10
2013 1,054 1,047 7
2012 577 572 5
2011 499 492 7
2010 506 500 6
2009 494 494 0
2008 520 520 0
2007 477 472 5
2006 487 482 5
2005 433 433 0
2004 472 464 8
2003 537 527 10
2002 469 469 0
2001 479 471 8
2000 524 518 6
1999 562 554 8
1998 568 563 5
1997 570 563 7
1996 577 569 8
1995 571 566 5
1994 630 623 7
1993 645 631 14
1992 685 677 8
1991 775 763 12
1990 737 728 9
1989 714 707 7
1988 652 643 9
1987 656 640 16
1986 586 574 12
1985 469 463 6
1984 478 469 9
1983 476 469 7
1982 510 499 11
1981 481 472 9
1980 474 469 5
1979 555 550 5
1978 507 494 13
1977 485 474 11
1976 419 411 8
1975 374 366 8
1974 374 369 5
1973 372 362 10
1972 307 302 5
1971 378 372 6
1970 224 224 0
1969 126 126 0
1968 106 106 0
1967 98 98 0
1966 68 68 0
1965 65 65 0
1964 63 63 0
1963 55 55 0
1962 43 43 0
1961 53 53 0
1960 34 34 0
1959 36 36 0
1958 30 30 0
1957 35 35 0
1956 29 29 0
1955 32 32 0
1954 24 24 0
1953 25 25 0
1952 23 23 0
1951 24 24 0
1950 26 26 0
1949 24 24 0
1948 19 19 0
1947 23 23 0
1946 16 16 0
1945 16 16 0
1944 20 20 0
1943 26 26 0
1942 25 25 0
1941 27 27 0
1940 21 21 0
1939 10 10 0
1938 19 19 0
1937 8 8 0
1936 6 6 0
1935 19 19 0
1934 15 15 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 16 16 0
1931 9 9 0
1930 11 11 0
1929 21 21 0
1928 27 27 0
1927 14 14 0
1926 10 10 0
1925 21 21 0
1924 28 28 0
1923 8 8 0
1922 19 19 0
1921 13 13 0
1920 20 20 0
1919 17 17 0
1918 11 11 0
1917 19 19 0
1916 14 14 0
1915 16 16 0
1914 17 17 0
1913 14 14 0
1912 5 5 0

Top States for Kendrick (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
TX 65
11%
CA 51
8%
FL 51
8%
GA 39
6%
NY 35
6%
VA 31
5%
OH 23
4%
PA 21
3%
NC 20
3%
MD 20
3%
NJ 17
3%
LA 16
3%
MA 16
3%
IL 16
3%
AL 13
2%
MO 13
2%
KY 12
2%
WI 12
2%
MS 11
2%
AZ 10
2%
SC 10
2%
UT 10
2%
IN 10
2%
TN 9
1%
MN 9
1%
AR 9
1%
CO 9
1%
MI 8
1%
OK 8
1%
KS 7
1%
IA 6
1%
WA 6
1%
CT 5
1%
NE 5
1%
RI 5
1%