Kendra
Kendra is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Keen power, high champion, or royal fortress.
Origin and history
Kendra is a feminine name of English origin, likely derived as a female variant of Kenneth or Kendrick, or linked to the Old English Cyneburh. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Although its usage has moderated in recent years, it remains a familiar American classic.
Popularity in the United States
98,438 babies in the United States have been named Kendra since 1880. It ranks #382 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #669.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 523 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,568 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,334 |
| 1970-1980 | 15,661 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,387 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,972 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,237 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,188 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,535 |
Famous people named Kendra
- Kendra Wilkinson: Television Personality, Model
- Kendra Harrison: Athlete, Hurdler
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Keni
Fun facts
- Kendra experienced a surge in popularity in the United States starting in the 1960s and peaking in the 1980s.
- Etymologists view Kendra as either a feminine form of Kenneth/Kendrick or an adaptation of the Anglo-Saxon name Cyneburh.