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Kendall

KEN-dahl · from the name of a town in England, possibly meaning 'valley of the River Kent'

2025 rank (girls)
#328
Babies named in 2025
932
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 1,725 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012, #328 for girls today.

Popularity of Kendall since 1906

Babies named Kendall per year in U.S. Social Security records.

8751.8k2.6k192019602000Most births 2012GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1900s019
1910s0355
1920s5654
1930s7793
1940s961,325
1950s2792,641
1960s8914,352
1970s1,0683,401
1980s4,2364,756
1990s12,6357,834
2000s21,0345,024
2010s20,2543,125
2020s6,0281,071

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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few 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

Variants: Kendal, Kendale

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kendall mean?
Kendall is derived from an English place name, likely meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
How popular is Kendall right now?
As of 2025, Kendall ranks 328th for girls in the U.S., with 1 in 1,725 girls given that name.
Is Kendall a boy's or girl's name?
Kendall is given to both boys and girls, but is predominantly used for girls. The digest data shows it ranked for girls in 2025.