Kendall
Kendall is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kendall originates as an English surname derived from the town of Kendal in Cumbria, named after the River Kent. Historically used as a surname and masculine given name, it gained widespread popularity as a feminine given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it remains a well-established unisex name that is especially common for girls.
Popularity in the United States
66,533 babies in the United States have been named Kendall since 1880. It ranks #496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #312.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 279 |
| 1960-1970 | 891 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,068 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,236 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,635 |
| 2000-2010 | 21,034 |
| 2010-2019 | 20,254 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,028 |
Famous people named Kendall
- Kendall Jenner: Model, Media Personality
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Keni
Fun facts
- The name originates from the town of Kendal in Cumbria, England, which literally means 'valley of the River Kent'.
- Like many modern unisex names, Kendall transitioned from an English habitational surname into a widely given personal name.