Declining since 2012, #328 for girls today.
Popularity of Kendall since 1906
Babies named Kendall per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 19 |
| 1910s | 0 | 355 |
| 1920s | 5 | 654 |
| 1930s | 7 | 793 |
| 1940s | 96 | 1,325 |
| 1950s | 279 | 2,641 |
| 1960s | 891 | 4,352 |
| 1970s | 1,068 | 3,401 |
| 1980s | 4,236 | 4,756 |
| 1990s | 12,635 | 7,834 |
| 2000s | 21,034 | 5,024 |
| 2010s | 20,254 | 3,125 |
| 2020s | 6,028 | 1,071 |
Meaning & origin
Kendall entered the U.S. naming landscape as a surname-turned-first name, first recorded for girls in 1929. Its modern rise began in the 1980s, peaking in 2012 when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its popularity has been falling, but it remains a well-known choice, currently ranking 328th for girls in 2025, a year in which 1 in 1,725 girls received the name. Geographically, Kendall has seen particular favor in North Dakota, the District of Columbia, and Delaware. The name's enduring appeal lies in its soft but unisex sound, fitting alongside other surname-style names that became fashionable for girls in the late 20th century.
Kendall originated as an English surname, derived from the place name Kendal in Cumbria. The place name likely comes from the River Kent plus Old English 'dal' meaning 'valley', thus 'valley of the Kent'. The name began to be used as a given name in the 20th century, initially for boys but increasingly for girls from the 1980s onward.
Where Kendall is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kendall” around the world
Where Kendall lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, Dallie
Sibling names for Kendall
Names that share Kendall's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kelsey, Morgan, Taylor, Sydney, Mackenzie, Cassidy, Hailey, Harley, Jordyn, Londyn, Mckenzie, Ainsley, Aniston, Ashanti, Ashtyn, Austyn, Baily, Caylee, Devyn, Dylann, Ireland, Jaslyn, Jayde, Jazlynn, Joslyn, Kacey, Kaci, Kaleigh, Kamille, Kamryn, Kassi, Kayle, Kelsie, Kendal, Kendyl, Khloe, Kimber, Kinsey, Kodi, Kortney, Kourtney, Kyndall, Makenna, Mckenna, Raegan, Regan, Rilee, Sydnee, Tamala, Aubri, Baileigh, Bayleigh, Baylie, Brooklin, Brooklynne, Brynley, Brystol, Caelyn, Caley, Cambree, Cambrie, Cameran, Camry, Carrigan, Chesney, Colbie, Delainey, Delani, Delanie, Devynn, Donielle, Emileigh, Emry, Hennessy, Jacie, Jacy, Jazzlyn, Josslyn, Kaeleigh, Kaelynn, Kailin, Kailynn, Kambria, Karmyn, Kaysie, Keelie, Kelcey, Kelci, Kenadi, Kenadie, Kennedie, Kinzie, Kyrstin, Lakin, Lindley, Linzy, Lynden, Mackenna, Makenzi, Makenzy, Makinley, Malerie, Paiton, Payten, Peighton, Reegan, Rowyn, Sharell, Shaye, Sydnie, Taelor, Adysen, Alyxandria, Andraya, Ashlan, Ashland, Ashlen, Aubery, Avrie, Baley, Berlyn, Blaike, Bradi, Bradleigh, Breia, Caeley, Cambri, Camrie, Camrynn, Cassidie, Caycee, Caylan, Caylen, Cayley, Caylyn, Charnell, Chelby, Chyann, Cidney, Colbi, Collyns, Corley, Cortnee, Corynn, Cydnee, Cydni, Cydnie, Dalaney, Daley, Dannika, Darrielle, Delanee, Delaynie, Destani, Diondra, Embree, Farren, Faryn, Haedyn, Jaleigh, Jeniya, Jennilee, Josslynn, Jourdyn, Joyelle, Kambrie, Kammie, Kaneesha, Kanyla, Karrigan, Kasidy, Kassey, Kaylia, Kaysi, Kealy, Kearston, Keelyn, Keirstin, Keleigh, Kellsey, Kellsie, Kemoni, Kenady, Kendria, Kenlie, Kennadee, Kennadie, Kennidy, Kennya, Kensey, Kerigan, Kesley, Keyasia, Kierstan, Kileigh, Kilynn, Kindall, Klynn, Koree, Kortni, Kourtnee, Lasonia, Lesslie, Lindsie, Logyn, Mackensie, Mackenzee, Mackenzy, Mackinzie, Maddisen, Madisynn, Makennah, Makensie, Makinzie, Makynzie, Malori, Marshay, Maylene, Mckena, Mckinnley, Mckynzie, Mekenzie, Mickenzie, Mikenna, Morganne, Mykenzie, Nachelle, Natilee, Quanda, Raeghan, Ramey, Reghan, Reiley, Reygan, Rhyann, Rielly, Rolonda, Ryane, Sabre, Scotti, Seirra, Sharrell, Shawntel, Shaylan, Shaylie, Shelbee, Sherena, Sherise, Staley, Talor, Tawnee, Taygen, Taylyn, Taysia, Teairra, Teigen, Tywanna, Whitlee, Aryssa, Ashlynd, Aubryanna, Bayle, Bayli, Berklee, Bonnell, Breelle, Brennyn, Briany, Bristal, Bryelle, Brystal, Cacey, Caeleigh, Cambell, Cambryn, Casidy, Cassidee, Cassidi, Cassity, Cevyn, Chanise, Chenell, Cherrell, Cheyla, Chyler, Dalaina, Daytona, Demisha, Devanny, Ellary, Haelyn, Jadence, Jaielle, Jamella, Jaselyn, Jazzelle, Jentri, Jerney, Jeselle, Jordyne, Jourdin, Kaelynne, Kahlen, Kailia, Kallyn, Kambryn, Karlye, Kassadi, Kassady, Katalea, Kayelee, Kayse, Kearstyn, Keighley, Keiley, Keiri, Kelcee, Kelee, Kendelle, Kendle, Kenesha, Kenzey, Kenzli, Kenzy, Keyleigh, Khiley, Kindell, Kirbi, Kirbie, Koryn, Kynzi, Lanee, Lexxi, Lindzy, Linzee, Lynnelle, Mackinley, Macyn, Makinzee, Makinzi, Mallarie, Marly, Maurisha, Mckell, Mckensey, Mckinna, Mendi, Merly, Neylan, Paije, Paitynn, Peyson, Peytan, Peytin, Peytyn, Railee, Raley, Reagyn, Reilley, Rhegan, Rhylin, Rieley, Ryen, Ryenn, Ryenne, Ryliegh, Savannha, Schylar, Shailene, Shaylea, Shaylon, Shelbe, Shelsea, Sheretta, Shyler, Skilar, Skyllar, Taegen, Taeler, Taesha, Takeia, Takera, Teagyn, Torryn, Trenae, Trishelle, Tristine, Tyeasha, Zaley, Anelle, Ashleah, Britley, Bryona, Cassadie, Devaney, Devinne, Donyel, Meckenzie, Shaneil, Shimika, Addysyn, Alantis, Alaysiah, Aleynah, Aubrionna, Breklyn, Brettney, Briannon, Brindley, Brittley, Brookley, Cadey, Caliegh, Camaryn, Carling, Cassadi, Catlynn, Caylea, Chareese, Charell, Charnay, Crickett, Cyndal, Cyndel, Dachelle, Darchelle, Dariona, Devynne, Deyjah, Franchelle, Henessy, Hiliary, Jacole, Jailynne, Jaimey, Jaquasia, Jaquayla, Jaylyne, Jinelle, Jordyan, Jylian, Kadeshia, Kadey, Kahlee, Kambrey, Kampbell, Kanasia, Karigan, Kassadie, Kassity, Keirston, Kelsye, Kelty, Kember, Kenetra, Kenidee, Kenidi, Kenijah, Kenise, Kenlyn, Kenyona, Kerline, Keslyn, Keyle, Kielee, Kimmi, Kinsie, Kinzi, Klyn, Kyndahl, Kyndell, Lachlyn, Landi, Lauralei, Lexxie, Lochlyn, Lyndzie, Macenzie, Mackinsey, Mackinze, Madesyn, Madicyn, Makaelyn, Makenzey, Makinna, Makiyla, Mckensi, Mikenzi, Myalynn, Mykenna, Mykenzi, Nikelle, Palyn, Parys, Racquelle, Raigen, Rainelle, Randilyn, Rayli, Reagann, Reganne, Ricquel, Rylinn, Sabryn, Sadonna, Shaday, Shailah, Shakenya, Sharnay, Shealeigh, Sheilyn, Shenica, Skylene, Skyley, Tacori, Taetum, Takeyah, Taleigh, Talishia, Taquila, Tarnesha, Taygan, Taylinn, Tayllor, Tennile, Terriah, Tomesha, Trivia, Zavannah
Brothers: Carson, Jordan, Peyton, Logan, Dylan, Brayden, Brody, Bryson, Cameron, Cody, Branson, Braydon, Brentley, Callahan, Camren, Camron, Frazier, Gavyn, Haiden, Jacolby, Jordy, Kameron, Kamron, Karsen, Kelby, Koby, Kody, Kolby, Kolton, Konner, Korbin, Madden, Marquis, Payson, Ryden, Shepard, Talon, Trentin, Tyree, Anfernee, Arnell, Ashten, Ashtin, Bradyn, Brayton, Brently, Bryden, Burke, Cameren, Camrin, Cardell, Carsen, Cayce, Chayse, Codey, Courtland, Crawford, Darrien, Demarion, Jaedon, Jaydan, Jaydyn, Kadyn, Kamrin, Kavion, Kayne, Keilan, Kelson, Kendric, Kendrix, Kipton, Klay, Kordell, Kriston, Landin, Lawton, Leeland, Markel, Mckay, Mikell, Paden, Sharod, Taven, Torrance, Treston, Trevin, Tristyn, Tysen, Antavious, Bradey, Bretton, Briston, Britten, Brodey, Caidan, Camarion, Camdon, Camerin, Chadley, Chastin, Chaun, Cobie, Colbey, Cordale, Crayton, Dadrian, Dailen, Darey, Darrious, Deakon, Deston, Destyn, Dillyn, Donnelle, Donovin, Erickson, Hanley, Jaedan, Javell, Jorell, Kadarius, Kainan, Kameren, Kamerin, Karlin, Kashaun, Kasin, Katrell, Kayde, Keldon, Kemonte, Kendale, Kenderick, Kendon, Kendry, Kenner, Kenson, Kentavious, Kessler, Keyler, Keyontae, Keyton, Khyler, Kinnick, Klinton, Korban, Kyrian, Lathen, Layden, Lendell, Lofton, Londell, Maclin, Marsean, Marshaun, Montell, Prestin, Quantrell, Quintrell, Randol, Roddrick, Ryler, Tarell, Tarrell, Tayton, Terral, Terren, Terrin, Toddrick, Torrell, Travell, Travin, Trayson, Trentyn, Trevyn, Trinton, Trystin, Tycen, Tylon, Tyrelle, Tyrrell, Ashon, Ashtan, Bexton, Blain, Brallan, Breckon, Breland, Brenson, Bryler, Bryndon, Cammeron, Canden, Carnel, Carvell, Cayle, Caymen, Chatham, Copelan, Cordney, Currie, Dajaun, Dalten, Darelle, Dekendrick, Desmin, Donyea, Draylon, Dreyton, Dyshawn, Gradyn, Haygen, Herndon, Jadriel, Jahquan, Jaimeson, Jaise, Jaking, Jakori, Jandel, Jaqwan, Jarmar, Jaston, Javyn, Jaydrian, Jayke, Jayston, Jenner, Jentzen, Jerelle, Jhett, Jordain, Kaide, Kaymen, Kaysan, Kayton, Keaston, Keiton, Kelden, Kendan, Kendarious, Kenden, Kendre, Kendrik, Keniel, Kentrail, Kervens, Kijuan, Korver, Markeis, Markelle, Mckade, Orenthal, Perrion, Raydon, Rhyett, Ryle, Talen, Taysean, Teddrick, Terelle, Terryon, Therron, Trendon, Trestin, Breken, Brentin, Brentton, Grantley, Johnte, Lavert, Tyton, Artrell, Aydian, Bailor, Barkon, Bosten, Brandol, Brentyn, Brenyn, Brittian, Brolin, Bronsen, Brookston, Brydan, Brysan, Brysten, Caidon, Camdan, Cardale, Cardarius, Casin, Chais, Channin, Coden, Colbe, Corgan, Coulton, Criston, Dahlton, Dariell, Darshawn, Deidrick, Delance, Dierks, Dreydon, Ferguson, Fitzpatrick, Glenden, Grantland, Jacorie, Jahmire, Jakory, Jedrick, Jemarion, Jeniel, Jorrell, Kahle, Karell, Kashdyn, Kaspen, Kasson, Kden, Keddrick, Kendrew, Kendriel, Kendryck, Kenniel, Kerrion, Kinser, Kmarion, Knightly, Kobyn, Konnar, Korby, Kordel, Kourtland, Kyeir, Kyier, Kysin, Larrell, Lennell, Maccoy, Maclean, Marquie, Mccauley, Mckale, Mclane, Mekel, Pacen, Paydon, Quantarius, Quindell, Quindon, Raeshaun, Rocklin, Sherrick, Thayden, Tradarius, Traeton, Tranell, Trayshawn, Trestan, Tresten, Treylin, Trindon, Tynell, Yandell, Zanden, Zerrick
Names like Kendall
Names whose popularity has moved with Kendall's over the last 50 years.

