Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Kendel since 1954
Babies named Kendel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 11 |
| 1960s | 36 | 80 |
| 1970s | 61 | 68 |
| 1980s | 151 | 122 |
| 1990s | 208 | 184 |
| 2000s | 240 | 199 |
| 2010s | 99 | 131 |
| 2020s | 6 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Kendel is a rare spelling of the surname-turned-given-name Kendall. First recorded in the U.S. in 1954, the name is unisex but has always been uncommon. Its peak year was 1994, when it reached rank 5,204 for boys. Since then, use has been falling steadily, reflecting a broader decline for the Kendall surname group. Kendel has never ranked in the top 1000 for either sex, keeping it a distinctive choice. The name has not been associated with any particular state or region, as shown by the lack of top state data.
Kendel is a spelling variant of Kendall, which derives from the Old English place name for the town of Kendal in Cumbria, meaning 'valley of the River Kent'. The river name Kent is of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic. Kendall has been used as a surname since the 13th century and as a given name since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kendy, Del
Sibling names for Kendel
Names that share Kendel's style, for a brother or sister.
