Kendal
boy name#6803 in 2025Kendal entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #887 in 1990, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#6803
rank today
#887
peak (1990)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3825 |
| 1920s | #3787 |
| 1930s | #3166 |
| 1940s | #2205 |
| 1950s | #1481 |
| 1960s | #1239 |
| 1970s | #1295 |
| 1980s | #1152 |
| 1990s | #1076 |
| 2000s | #1741 |
| 2010s | #2562 |
| 2020s | #4139 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kendal has been most popular in AL, LA, OH.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Kendal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kendal alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kendal in 2025?
- Kendal ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kendal most popular?
- Kendal peaked in 1990, reaching #887 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kendal with classmates?
- Kendal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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