Kendall
Kendall is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "valley of the River Kent." Originally a place name from Cumbria, England, it has evolved into a unisex given name with a crisp, modern appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 908. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,595
- 2012: 2,625
- 2013: 2,518
- 2014: 2,442
- 2015: 2,201
- 2016: 1,703
- 2017: 1,399
- 2018: 1,213
- 2019: 1,215
- 2020: 1,019
- 2021: 1,046
- 2022: 1,061
- 2023: 982
- 2024: 988
- 2025: 932
- 2026 (projected): 908
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •Gender-neutral name that's increasingly popular for girls
- •Has a sophisticated, contemporary feel without being trendy
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Statistics
66,533
Total births since 1880
2012
Peak year
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