Kendel
Kendel is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Valley of the River Kent or ruler of the valley.
Origin and history
Kendel is a masculine variant spelling of Kendall, which originates as an English surname derived from a place name in Cumbria meaning 'valley of the River Kent'. It can also trace back to Celtic roots associated with royal or high-born lineage. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice for boys, maintaining a steady but low profile.
Popularity in the United States
822 babies in the United States have been named Kendel since 1880. It ranks #3854 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- LA (25 %)
- NY (25 %)
- OH (25 %)
- TX (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 122 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 199 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted a person from Kendal in Cumbria, England, which sits on the River Kent.
- Kendel functions as a less common phonetic spelling variant of the more traditional Kendall.