Kender
boy nameKender entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #6832 in 2024, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
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rank today
#6832
peak (2024)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11037 |
| 2010s | #12172 |
| 2020s | #9275 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kender are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kender is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kender in 2025?
- Kender is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kender most popular?
- Kender peaked in 2024, reaching #6832 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kender with classmates?
- Kender will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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