Kendell
Kendell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kendell is a masculine given name of Old English origin, derived from a surname and place name meaning valley of the River Kent. Historically used as a surname, it has long been established as a given name in the United States. It remains a moderately chosen name with steady usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,802 babies in the United States have been named Kendell since 1880. It ranks #1772 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1738.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.6 %)
- LA (24.1 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 116 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 405 |
| 1970-1980 | 523 |
| 1980-1990 | 772 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,040 |
| 2000-2010 | 895 |
| 2010-2019 | 587 |
| 2020-2029 | 189 |
Famous people named Kendell
- Kendell Watkins: American football player
- Kendell Beckwith: American football player
- Kendell Foster Crossen: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- The name originates from Kendal, a town in Cumbria, England, named after the River Kent.
- Kendell with a double 'l' is a common variant spelling of Kendall.