Kendall
Kendall is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kendall is derived from an English surname based on the place name Kendal in Cumbria, meaning 'valley of the River Kent'. Originally used predominantly for boys, it gained widespread unisex usage in the United States in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a steady and familiar choice for both sexes.
Popularity in the United States
35,350 babies in the United States have been named Kendall since 1880. It ranks #613 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1045.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.4 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- LA (5 %)
- GA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 355 |
| 1920-1930 | 654 |
| 1930-1940 | 793 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,325 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,641 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,352 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,401 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,756 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,834 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,024 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,125 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,071 |
Famous people named Kendall
- Kendall Gill: Basketball Player, Sports Analyst
- Kendall Marshall: Basketball Player, Coach
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- The name stems from the town of Kendal in North West England, famous historically for its wool industry and Kendal mint cake.
- While historically given more often to boys in early U.S. records, Kendall saw a surge in usage for girls starting in the late 1970s.