Kendall
Kendall is a unisex name of English origin meaning “valley of the River Kent.” It ranked #328 in the United States in 2025. From the Old English place name Kendale, referring to the valley of the River Kent in Cumbria, England.
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how do you pronounce Kendall?
KEN-dal
where does the name Kendall come from?
From the English place name Kendal in Cumbria, valley of the river Kent, or from Kendale in Humberside, from words for spring and valley.
It became popular as a girls' name in the late 20th century through surname-as-first-name trends, boosted by model Kendall Jenner.
how popular is this name?
Kendall has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 49 years since 1964, and fell outside it for 13. It peaked at #116 in 2012, and ranked #328 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #328 |
| 2024 | #311 |
| 2023 | #316 |
| 2022 | #301 |
| 2021 | #305 |
| 2020 | #314 |
| 2019 | #275 |
| 2018 | #272 |
| 2017 | #223 |
| 2016 | #193 |
| 2012 | #116 |
| 2010 | #133 |
| 2000 | #191 |
| 1990 | #404 |
| 1980 | #824 |
| 1964 | #964 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kendall fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Kendall?
- Kendall Jenner (model)
- Kendall Roy (Succession character)
- Kendall Coyne (hockey player)
what are the nicknames and variants of Kendall?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Kendall?
what names go well with Kendall?
Sibling names that share Kendall's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Kendall
What does the name Kendall mean?
Kendall means “valley of the River Kent”.
What is the origin of the name Kendall?
Kendall comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Kendal.
How popular is the name Kendall?
Kendall ranked #328 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2012, at #116, and it has spent 49 years in the top 1,000 since 1964.
Is Kendall a boy or girl name?
Kendall is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Kendall?
Kendall is pronounced KEN-dal, with 2 syllables.
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