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Kendry

KEN-dree · Possibly a modern combination of Ken and Andy, or an elaborated form of Ken, meaning 'knowledge' or 'fire' depending on origin.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,641
Babies named in 2025
49
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 34,859 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2000

Rising since 2000, #2,641 for boys today.

Popularity of Kendry since 1999

Babies named Kendry per year in U.S. Social Security records.

326597200020102020Most births 2024GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1990s05
2000s1064
2010s28182
2020s0277

Meaning & origin

Kendry is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1999. As of 2024, it sits at rank 2,641, with a 1-in-34,859 chance of naming a boy Kendry. Its peak year to date is 2024, reflecting a steady rise in use since 2000. The name is most common in New York, suggesting a distinct geographic pattern. Kendry is part of a trend of invented or blended names that sound familiar yet unique, appealing to parents seeking a fresh option.

Kendry is a modern coinage, likely blending elements from names like Ken (a Scottish name meaning 'knowledge' or 'fire' from Gaelic 'cain' or 'ceann') and Andy, or as an elaborated form of Ken. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has seen gradual use, particularly in New York.

Where Kendry is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ken, Kenny

Variants: Kendree

Sibling names for Kendry

Names that share Kendry's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kendry mean?
Kendry is a modern name of uncertain meaning, possibly formed from Ken (Scottish for 'knowledge' or 'fire') and Andy, or as an elaborated form of Ken.
How popular is the name Kendry?
In 2024, Kendry ranked 2,641 in the U.S., with a 1-in-34,859 rate of occurrence, and its popularity is rising, with a peak year of 2024.
Is Kendry a boy's name or a girl's name?
Kendry is primarily used for boys, though its ending makes it suitable as a unisex name.