Kendal

Kendal - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kendal at a glance

Kendal is ranked #4099 among boy baby names in 2022, with 5 births in 2022. It peaked in 1990 at #928 and first appeared on the charts in 1957.

Rank in 2022
#4099
Births in 2022
5
Peak year
1990 (#928)
First appeared
1957
Trend
#2071 in 2012 → #4099 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 299,970 boys
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (13 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kendal appeared on the charts for the first time in 1957 on position #1137. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kendal and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kendal? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kendal. The baby boy name Kendal was given to 5 baby boys in 2022, ranking #4099 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 299,970 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kendal peaked in popularity 36 years ago in 1990 on position 928.



Famous with this name

Felicity Kendal
Kendal
Kendal Rae


How would you rate Kendal, 1-5?

Rating: 4.7/5 (13 recent votes)


Kendal is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kendal is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,377 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,377.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kendal is where you live.


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Kendal origin and meaning

Kendal is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kendal, pop culture references for the name Kendal and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kendal

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kendal, sorted by popularity.

Kendall / Kendell / Kendale / Kendel / Kyndal / Kendly / Kyndall /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20224099
20214007
20162970
20154122
20143666
20134057
20122071
20112068
20101798
20082286
20072049
20061890
20052193
20041815
20031979
20021335
20011716
20002002
19991913
19981520
19971991
1996998
19951015
1994960
19931005
19921140
19911110
1990928
19891172
19881219
19871151
19861319
19851734
19842143
19832143
19821643
19812367
19801449
19791638
19782185
19771880
19762096
19751720
19741422
19731927
19721482
19711499
19701669
19691578
19681222
19651646
19641676
19631348
19601673
19591117
19571137

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio1377

Even more about Kendal


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kendal a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kendal?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1990
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kendal
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 299,970
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1957
2022 births +5

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