Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Kendriel since 2015
Babies named Kendriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Kendriel is a modern invention that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2015. Its sound blends the familiar opening of Kenneth or Kendrick with the angelic -iel ending, though it carries no traditional meaning. The name reached its peak rank of 8,910 in 2023, and its trajectory remains stable. As a new coinage, it has not appeared in any known cultural references, but it fits a popular style of contemporary boys' names that feel both strong and melodic. Kendriel has not been recorded in any U.S. state's top names, indicating its usage is scattered. Given its recent emergence and steady, rare use, Kendriel is likely to remain a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique modern name.
Kendriel is a modern coined name, first recorded in the United States in 2015. It appears to blend the familiar initial syllable Ken (from names like Kenneth or Kendall) with the fashionable suffix -iel, reminiscent of biblical names such as Daniel or Gabriel. The name has been given to boys exclusively and has seen stable but very rare usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, K
Sibling names for Kendriel
Names that share Kendriel's style, for a brother or sister.
