Rising since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kendy since 1954
Babies named Kendy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Kendy is a rare and modern feminine name, first recorded in 1954. It has never entered the top 1,000, with its peak popularity occurring in 2001. After a period of decline, its trajectory has been rising since 2021, suggesting a quiet turnaround. The name's top states are not available due to low counts, reflecting its niche appeal. Kendy fits alongside other modern, surname-style or nickname-derived names like Kylie and Morgan, offering a familiar but distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon.
Kendy likely developed as a variant or respelling of Kendra, a 20th-century coinage, or as a feminine form of Ken (a short form of Kenneth). The name has no ancient roots and is primarily a modern invention, gaining modest use in the United States since the mid-20th century.
“Kendy” around the world
Where Kendy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenna, Dee
Sibling names for Kendy
Names that share Kendy's style, for a brother or sister.
