Kendall Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-dahl / /ˈkɛn.dəl/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: valley of the River Kent; Scottish: from the Kent river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kendall has roots in both English and Scottish heritage. It is derived from a place name in England, specifically referring to a valley. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent years. Its usage as a masculine name has been less frequent but remains notable.
Trend Summary
Kendall has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in usage during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kendell
International Variants
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Famous people named Kendall
Kendall Jenner is an American model and television personality known for her work in the fashion industry.
Kendall Wright is an American football wide receiver who played in the NFL.
Kendall Schmidt is an American singer and actor, best known as a member of the band Big Time Rush.
Kendall Graveman is a professional baseball pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball.
Fictional characters named Kendall
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kendall was first seen in the United States in 1906. Kendall has ranked as high as #533 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kendall has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kendall (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 17 | |
| IL | 11 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| KY | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| SC | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 45 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1917 | 45 |
| 1918 | 47 |
| 1919 | 57 |
| 1920 | 60 |
| 1921 | 67 |
| 1922 | 60 |
| 1923 | 48 |
| 1924 | 66 |
| 1925 | 71 |
| 1926 | 66 |
| 1927 | 83 |
| 1928 | 74 |
| 1929 | 59 |
| 1930 | 67 |
| 1931 | 55 |
| 1932 | 67 |
| 1933 | 87 |
| 1934 | 68 |
| 1935 | 82 |
| 1936 | 81 |
| 1937 | 77 |
| 1938 | 97 |
| 1939 | 112 |
| 1940 | 110 |
| 1941 | 120 |
| 1942 | 113 |
| 1943 | 127 |
| 1944 | 103 |
| 1945 | 129 |
| 1946 | 147 |
| 1947 | 150 |
| 1948 | 160 |
| 1949 | 166 |
| 1950 | 160 |
| 1951 | 145 |
| 1952 | 192 |
| 1953 | 214 |
| 1954 | 218 |
| 1955 | 226 |
| 1956 | 306 |
| 1957 | 382 |
| 1958 | 390 |
| 1959 | 408 |
| 1960 | 449 |
| 1961 | 414 |
| 1962 | 432 |
| 1963 | 464 |
| 1964 | 538 |
| 1965 | 430 |
| 1966 | 417 |
| 1967 | 396 |
| 1968 | 410 |
| 1969 | 402 |
| 1970 | 433 |
| 1971 | 428 |
| 1972 | 330 |
| 1973 | 350 |
| 1974 | 346 |
| 1975 | 297 |
| 1976 | 280 |
| 1977 | 250 |
| 1978 | 335 |
| 1979 | 354 |
| 1980 | 370 |
| 1981 | 365 |
| 1982 | 364 |
| 1983 | 359 |
| 1984 | 429 |
| 1985 | 466 |
| 1986 | 511 |
| 1987 | 540 |
| 1988 | 665 |
| 1989 | 688 |
| 1990 | 868 |
| 1991 | 843 |
| 1992 | 787 |
| 1993 | 965 |
| 1994 | 949 |
| 1995 | 720 |
| 1996 | 676 |
| 1997 | 703 |
| 1998 | 697 |
| 1999 | 626 |
| 2000 | 733 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 524 |
| 2003 | 493 |
| 2004 | 485 |
| 2005 | 471 |
| 2006 | 443 |
| 2007 | 477 |
| 2008 | 385 |
| 2009 | 435 |
| 2010 | 423 |
| 2011 | 409 |
| 2012 | 371 |
| 2013 | 376 |
| 2014 | 311 |
| 2015 | 300 |
| 2016 | 230 |
| 2017 | 254 |
| 2018 | 250 |
| 2019 | 199 |
| 2020 | 188 |
| 2021 | 185 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 163 |
| 2024 | 162 |