Kendel
girl nameKendel entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #3624 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#3624
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6073 |
| 1970s | #6836 |
| 1980s | #5336 |
| 1990s | #5209 |
| 2000s | #5487 |
| 2010s | #10704 |
| 2020s | #13462 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Kendel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kendel alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kendel in 2025?
- Kendel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kendel most popular?
- Kendel peaked in 1987, reaching #3624 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kendel with classmates?
- Kendel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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