Declining since 2015, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Kendon since 1959
Babies named Kendon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 243 |
| 2010s | 311 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Kendon is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1959. It peaked in popularity in 2014 but has been falling in use since 2015. As of 2025, it ranks 8,910, with a frequency of 1 in 213,510 male births. The name is a modern coinage, likely combining elements from names like Kendall and Ken or Don, and has no recorded top states of usage. Despite its rarity, Kendon offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Brandon or Kenton.
Kendon first appears in U.S. records in 1959, suggesting a modern invented name. It may have been formed by combining the popular prefix Ken (as in Kenneth or Kendall) with the suffix -don (as in Brandon or Don), following a pattern common in mid-20th-century American coinages. The name has never entered widespread use, remaining rare throughout its history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Sibling names for Kendon
Names that share Kendon's style, for a brother or sister.
