Holding steady.
Popularity of Kendre since 1980
Babies named Kendre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34 | 7 |
| 1990s | 30 | 100 |
| 2000s | 0 | 104 |
| 2010s | 0 | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Kendre is a modern invention that entered the U.S. naming pool in 1987. It has never cracked the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 2000, but overall it has remained stable in low frequency, with no major surge or decline in recent years. Its origins are uncertain, and it appears to be a creative respelling or blend, possibly drawing from names like Kendrick or Kendra. Because it does not appear in historical naming records or traditional etymological sources, parents choosing Kendre are likely attracted to its contemporary sound and uniqueness. Without any top states showing concentrated use, Kendre remains a scattered, unconventional choice across the United States.
Kendre first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a blend of names like Ken or Kendrick with a fashionable ending, or a respelling of the Scottish surname MacKendrick. No clear etymological root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Variants: Kendray, Kendré
Sibling names for Kendre
Names that share Kendre's style, for a brother or sister.
