Kendall
boy name#1231 in 2025Kendall entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #287 in 1993, ranks #1231 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1906–2025
#1231
rank today
#287
peak (1993)
163
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1156 |
| 1910s | #963 |
| 1920s | #837 |
| 1930s | #689 |
| 1940s | #550 |
| 1950s | #469 |
| 1960s | #376 |
| 1970s | #438 |
| 1980s | #391 |
| 1990s | #331 |
| 2000s | #511 |
| 2010s | #771 |
| 2020s | #1151 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kendall has been most popular in TX, IL, FL.
Living bearers
About 30,500 people named Kendall are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kendall alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kendall in 2025?
- Kendall ranks #1231 among US boy names in 2025, with 163 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kendall most popular?
- Kendall peaked in 1993, reaching #287 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kendall with classmates?
- Kendall will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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