Holding steady.
Popularity of Kendle since 1961
Babies named Kendle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 | 5 |
| 1970s | 9 | 6 |
| 1980s | 47 | 19 |
| 1990s | 114 | 68 |
| 2000s | 89 | 61 |
| 2010s | 62 | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kendle first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961 and has maintained a consistent but low level of use since then. The name reached its highest popularity in 1995, and has remained stable in the decades since. Kendle is a modern, surname-style name that fits a trend for gender-neutral names. It is less common than its more established variant Kendall, offering a slightly distinctive spelling. Though it has not ranked in the top 1,000 nationally, its trajectory and peer group suggest a name that has found a steady niche among parents seeking a familiar but uncommon choice.
Kendle is a modern coinage or variant of the surname and given name Kendall. Kendall derives from the place name in Cumbria, England, from Old English 'Kendale' meaning 'valley of the River Kent'. The name Kendle emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a respelling of Kendall or a blend of Ken and a fashionable suffix. It has seen modest use for all genders since the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kendi
Variants: Kendall
Sibling names for Kendle
Names that share Kendle's style, for a brother or sister.
