Kendon
Kendon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Royal valley or valley of the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kendon is an English surname turned given name, likely derived from a place name meaning 'royal valley' or 'valley of the River Kent'. It functions as a modern, rare alternative to names like Landon or Trenton. It sees steady but limited usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
916 babies in the United States have been named Kendon since 1880. It ranks #3762 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1846.
States where it is most popular
- TX (85.7 %)
- OK (14.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 243 |
| 2010-2019 | 311 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- Kendon developed as a British surname derived from English place names before being adopted as a given name.
- It shares structural similarities with popular '-don' and '-den' ending names like Landon, Jayden, and Camden.