Kendall

Kendall - A very unique male name

Kendall appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1178. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kendall and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kendall? 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 Kendall. The baby boy name Kendall was given to 122 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1194 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,019 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kendall peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 286.

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Kendall is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kendall is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #437 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,326.

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 Kendall is where you live.

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Kendall origin and meaning

English surname, transferred

From the place name Kendal in Cumbria — 'valley of the River Kent'

Kendall began as a surname from the Cumbrian town of Kendal and has been used as a first name since 1913. For boys it peaked in 1993 and has fallen since; in recent decades the name has been given far more often to girls, which shapes how a boy Kendall's name will be read.

Attested etymology

Kendall is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kendall, pop culture references for the name Kendall and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kendall

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

Kendell / Kendal / Kendale / Kendel / Kyndal / Kendly / Kyndall /

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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.

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Even more about Kendall

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 Kendall 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 Kendall?

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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Pronunciation

KEN-dull · /ˈkɛndəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kendal — The place-name spelling, also used as a given name.

Nicknames: Ken

Famous bearers

• Kendall Gill — American basketball player and later broadcaster (b. 1968) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Kendall suits parents who like surname-style names with a soft, preppy feel and a long history of use for boys.

Worth knowing

• Now far more common for girls in America; a boy Kendall may have his name assumed female on paper.