Kendra
Kendra is a name of English origin, derived from the Old English meaning 'knowledge' or 'wise ruler.' It can also be considered a feminine form of Kendrick, with Celtic roots meaning 'royal power' or 'champion.'
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 289. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,071
- 2012: 810
- 2013: 1,724
- 2014: 1,271
- 2015: 964
- 2016: 964
- 2017: 741
- 2018: 625
- 2019: 521
- 2020: 539
- 2021: 460
- 2022: 420
- 2023: 381
- 2024: 415
- 2025: 320
- 2026 (projected): 289
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with straightforward phonetics
- •Gained popularity in the 1980s-90s and maintains a contemporary feel
- •Strong, confident sound that works well in professional settings
- •Uncommon enough to feel distinctive without being unfamiliar
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Famous People
Kendra Wilkinson
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Kendra Scott
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Kendra Harrison
Olympic hurdler and world record holder
Kendra Sunderland
Model and media personality
Statistics
98,438
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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