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Kendra Girl

Popularity: #561 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEN-druh / /ˈkɛn.drə/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: 'knowledge'; Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kendra emerged as a modern name in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a feminine form of the name Ken, which has roots in both English and Irish cultures. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting a trend towards unique and invented names.

Trend Summary

Kendra experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kendall
  • Kendria

International Variants

Famous people named Kendra

Kendra Wilkinson is an American television personality and model known for her role on 'The Girls Next Door'.

Kendra Harrison is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100 meters hurdles.

Kendra Scott is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her jewelry brand.

Fictional characters named Kendra

Kendra is a character in the 'The Secret Circle' book series, known for her magical abilities.

Kendra is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', who is a friend of the main character Timmy Turner.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kendra was first seen in the United States in 1936. Kendra has ranked as high as #159 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kendra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kendra (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 71
20%
CA 48
14%
NJ 19
5%
OH 18
5%
FL 15
4%
NY 14
4%
AZ 13
4%
PA 13
4%
IN 13
4%
GA 12
3%
NC 11
3%
CO 10
3%
VA 10
3%
MA 9
3%
WA 9
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19368
19375
19387
193913
194020
194121
194233
194337
194433
194553
194677
194795
194879
194975
195092
1951105
195296
1953121
1954114
1955136
1956237
1957208
1958200
1959259
1960285
1961351
1962365
1963411
1964392
1965455
1966714
1967796
1968695
1969871
19701,150
19711,482
19721,396
19731,264
19741,490
19751,505
19761,630
19771,773
19781,903
19792,069
19801,816
19811,849
19821,762
19831,608
19841,921
19851,840
19862,759
19873,841
19883,761
19893,230
19902,789
19912,704
19922,673
19932,604
19942,536
19952,372
19962,368
19972,053
19982,035
19991,838
20001,730
20011,496
20021,386
20031,235
20041,199
20051,245
20061,404
20071,702
20081,450
20091,390
20101,497
20111,071
2012810
20131,724
20141,271
2015963
2016961
2017740
2018625
2019521
2020539
2021460
2022420
2023379
2024412