Names Starting With K
UnisexEnglish#245 in 2025
Kendall
Kendall is a unisex name of English origin meaning “valley of the River Kent.” It ranked #245 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KEN-dal
meaning & origin
The name Kendall means “valley of the River Kent.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From the Old English place name Kendale, referring to the valley of the River Kent in Cumbria, England. It became popular as a girls' name in the late 20th century through surname-as-first-name trends, boosted by model Kendall Jenner.
popularity over time
#2132020
#2222021
#2312022
#2392023
#2452024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #245 |
| 2023 | #239 |
| 2022 | #231 |
| 2021 | #222 |
| 2020 | #213 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Kendall
- Kendall Jenner (model)
- Kendall Roy (Succession character)
- Kendall Coyne (hockey player)
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