Kendall
How to say it: KEN-dull · /ˈkɛndəl/
From an English place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent', from the Celtic river name + Old English 'dale'.
Kendall was the 288th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,095 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #371 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #288 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,095 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,425 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #371 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity crested in the 2000s, and Kendall remains in solid use despite falling. Well below its best now, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Hayden and Avery share its style, marked by crisp sound.
Middle names that flow with Kendall →
Nicknames
- Ken
- Kenny
- Kenni
Honouring a Kendall in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kendall is about 1 in 102.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kendall
- Kendall Jenner (born 1995)American media personality and model
- Kendall Schmidt (born 1990)American musician, singer, songwriter and actor
- Kendall Waston (born 1988)Costa Rican footballer
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