Kendall Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Kendall reached its peak popularity for girls in the United States around 2015, thanks to the rise of Kendall Jenner.

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A Deep Dive

Kendall Overview

Meaning

Valley of the river Kent

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Originated from the Old English place name “Cumbra land” meaning “valley on the river Kent”.​

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛn.dəl/

Popularity

Kendall is a well-known name in English-speaking countries and has gained attention worldwide due to public figures like Kendall Jenner. In the USA, Kendall ranked 316th for girls and 874th for boys in 2023​ (The Bump)​​ (Nameberry)​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Creative, elegant, adventurous, reliable

Name Day

March 18th (English)
A Deep Dive

Kendall Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kendal, Kendyl, Kendale, Kendell, Kendel, Kendelle, Kendylle, Kendylah

Common Nicknames

Kenny, Ken, Dally, K, Kay, Kendi

Diminutives

Kenni, Dall, Kendy

Famous People

  • Kendall Jenner
    (American Model)
  • Kendall Schmidt
    (American Actor)
  • Kendall Graveman
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Kendall Coyne Schofield
    (American Athlete)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kendall Roy
    ("Succession," TV Series)
  • Kendall Hart
    ("All My Children," TV Series)
  • Kendall Knight
    ("Big Time Rush," TV Series)
  • "Kendall's Secret"
    (Novel)
  • Kendall
    ("Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers," TV Series)

Places

  • Kendall City
    (Florida, USA)
  • Kendall Square
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Kendall Mountain
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Kendall County
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Kendall Town
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Kendall?

Kendall means “valley of the River Kent.” People with this name are known for having strong, grounded personalities, radiating a sense of calm and stability.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kendall?

Kendall has its roots in Old English, derived from “Cumbra land,” referring to the valley of the River Kent in England. This name originally signified someone who lived near this specific area, reflecting a strong geographical heritage.

Kendall Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kendall in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3052021#3012022#3152023
Top 3 Rankings#1162012#1242011#1302013

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kendall

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023315
(-14 from 2022)
978
(-79 from 2022)
0.05591
2022301
(+4 from 2021)
1057
(+12 from 2021)
0.05895
2021305
(+9 from 2020)
1045
(+26 from 2020)
0.05833
2020314
(-40 from 2019)
1019
(-196 from 2019)
0.05765
2019274
(-3 from 2018)
1215
(+2 from 2018)
0.06622
2018271
(-48 from 2017)
1213
(-185 from 2017)
0.06523
2017223
(-30 from 2016)
1398
(-305 from 2016)
0.07400
2016193
(-46 from 2015)
1703
(-496 from 2015)
0.08797
2015147
(-14 from 2014)
2199
(-243 from 2014)
0.11272
2014133
(-3 from 2013)
2442
(-75 from 2013)
0.12483
2013130
(-14 from 2012)
2517
(-108 from 2012)
0.13057
2012116
(+8 from 2011)
2625
(+30 from 2011)
0.13535
2011124
(+9 from 2010)
2595
(+253 from 2010)
0.13392
2010133
No change from 2009
2342
(-73 from 2009)
0.11945
2009133
(+16 from 2008)
2415
(+106 from 2008)
0.11925
2008149
(+17 from 2007)
2309
(+143 from 2007)
0.11086
2007166
(-18 from 2006)
2166
(-158 from 2006)
0.10234
2006148
(-16 from 2005)
2324
(-133 from 2005)
0.11117
2005132
(+5 from 2004)
2457
(+97 from 2004)
0.12106
2004137
(+19 from 2003)
2360
(+177 from 2003)
0.11696
2003156
(+39 from 2002)
2183
(+540 from 2002)
0.10880
2002195
(+13 from 2001)
1643
(+119 from 2001)
0.08319
2001208
(-17 from 2000)
1524
(-127 from 2000)
0.07693
2000191
(+26 from 1999)
1651
(+209 from 1999)
0.08273
1999217
(-30 from 1998)
1442
(-203 from 1998)
0.07407
1998187
(+6 from 1997)
1645
(+86 from 1997)
0.08486
1997193
(+5 from 1996)
1559
(+91 from 1996)
0.08166
1996198
(-8 from 1995)
1468
(-79 from 1995)
0.07657
1995190
(-11 from 1994)
1547
(-101 from 1994)
0.08051
1994179
(+38 from 1993)
1648
(+377 from 1993)
0.08454
1993217
(+133 from 1992)
1271
(+525 from 1992)
0.06447
1992350
(+36 from 1991)
746
(+78 from 1991)
0.03721
1991386
(+18 from 1990)
668
(+26 from 1990)
0.03285
1990404
(-8 from 1989)
642
(+18 from 1989)
0.03125
1989396
(+15 from 1988)
624
(+52 from 1988)
0.03132
1988411
(-68 from 1987)
572
(-130 from 1987)
0.02974
1987343
(+84 from 1986)
702
(+192 from 1986)
0.03746
1986427
(+44 from 1985)
510
(+63 from 1985)
0.02763
1985471
(-30 from 1984)
447
(-24 from 1984)
0.02421
1984441
(+245 from 1983)
471
(+224 from 1983)
0.02612
1983686
(-45 from 1982)
247
(-31 from 1982)
0.01380
1982641
(+172 from 1981)
278
(+82 from 1981)
0.01532
1981813
(+11 from 1980)
196
(+6 from 1980)
0.01096
1980824
(+470 from 1979)
190
(+93 from 1979)
0.01067
19791294
(-156 from 1978)
97
(-16 from 1978)
0.00563
19781138
(+242 from 1977)
113
(+32 from 1977)
0.00687
19771380
(+66 from 1976)
81
(+9 from 1976)
0.00492
19761446
(+13 from 1975)
72
(+2 from 1975)
0.00458
19751459
(-298 from 1974)
70
(-28 from 1974)
0.00448
19741161
(-114 from 1973)
98
(-13 from 1973)
0.00626
19731047
(-25 from 1972)
111
(-3 from 1972)
0.00714
19721022
(-280 from 1971)
114
(-86 from 1971)
0.00707
1971742
(+336 from 1970)
200
(+88 from 1970)
0.01141
19701078
(+239 from 1969)
112
(+38 from 1969)
0.00611
19691317
(-184 from 1968)
74
(-15 from 1968)
0.00420
19681133
(-15 from 1967)
89
(+1 from 1967)
0.00521
19671118
(+1 from 1966)
88
(-1 from 1966)
0.00513
19661119
(-205 from 1965)
89
(-33 from 1965)
0.00507
1965914
(+50 from 1964)
122
(+2 from 1964)
0.00668
1964964
(+389 from 1963)
120
(+53 from 1963)
0.00613
19631353
(+6 from 1962)
67
(+1 from 1962)
0.00337
19621359
(+2 from 1961)
66
(-1 from 1961)
0.00326
19611361
(-332 from 1960)
67
(-42 from 1960)
0.00323
19601029
(+201 from 1959)
109
(+34 from 1959)
0.00524
19591230
(+37 from 1958)
75
(+5 from 1958)
0.00361
19581267
(+602 from 1957)
70
(+36 from 1957)
0.00339
19571869
(+61 from 1956)
34
(+3 from 1956)
0.00162
19561930
(+1447 from 1955)
31
(+19 from 1955)
0.00151
19553377
(-359 from 1954)
12
(-2 from 1954)
0.00060
19543018
(+1578 from 1953)
14
(+7 from 1953)
0.00070
19534596
(-1556 from 1952)
7
(-6 from 1952)
0.00036
19523040
(+441 from 1951)
13
(+3 from 1951)
0.00068
19513481
(-572 from 1950)
10
(-3 from 1950)
0.00054
19502909
(+267 from 1949)
13
(+2 from 1949)
0.00074
19493176
(-202 from 1948)
11
(-1 from 1948)
0.00063
19482974
(-620 from 1947)
12
(-6 from 1947)
0.00069
19472354
(-117 from 1945)
18
(+3 from 1945)
0.00099
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19452237
(+1450 from 1944)
15
(+8 from 1944)
0.00111
19443687
(-1240 from 1943)
7
(-7 from 1943)
0.00051
19432447
(+1291 from 1942)
14
(+7 from 1942)
0.00098
19423738
(-179 from 1941)
7
No change from 1941
0.00050
19413559
(+790 from 1940)
7
(+2 from 1940)
0.00056
19404349
(-915 from 1937)
5
(-2 from 1937)
0.00042
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19373434
(+1136 from 1929)
7
(+2 from 1929)
0.00064
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19294570
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00043
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kendall

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3372021#3842022#3402023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5232021#4552022#6862023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2632021#3552022#2882023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1992021#1732022#1972023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2172021#3352022#3272023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1992021#1742022#1922023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3852021#3152022#3692023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2422021#2082022#1992023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3022021#3472022#4392023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3652021#3222022#3802023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2922021#3902022#3882023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2392021#2352022#1692023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2822021#2922022#3452023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2312021#2512022#3202023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4252021#4622022#5592023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1602021#2422022#4022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2552021#4172022#3632023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2432021#1762022#2722023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5162021#2482022#3522023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3072021#2132022#2112023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2302021#2232022#2392023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1992021#2092022#2402023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4342021#3962022#3522023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3342021#3342022#2962023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4212021#4992022#3402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2642021#2212022#2582023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3762021#3462022#3292023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7022021#3802022#3912023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3542021#2322022#2452023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5222021#2772022#3162023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3292021#4192022#2732023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3712021#2482022#2102023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4602021#3112022#2122023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1832021#1552022#1732023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6672021#3032022#3962023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5802021#2742022#5392023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1862021#2872022#2602023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2602021#3422022#4142023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2292018#2002019#1492020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1722012#1202015#2372016

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#842020#1962021#1852023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1722019#1952020#2352022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1972015#1452016#1712019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1552013#2682014#4292015

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1982017#882019#1742022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2502017#2032018#1532019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1222017#1772018#1442022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2002016#1352019#1222021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1462015#1142016#2372017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1222007#592013#1082014

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#982021

Popularity Rankings for Kendall in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2472014#2892015#3542016

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2782014#3532016#4342018

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3762019#3132020#4422021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4952020#6612021#4952023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6262020#5482021#7042022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6702018#6162019#8402021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8692017#8902022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kendall a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Kendall was more commonly given to boys, but contemporary trends show it as a favored name for girls as well.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kendall

Kendall in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kendall Jenner (Model, born 1995): An American model and television personality, part of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
  • Kendall Schmidt (Actor, born 1990): An American actor and singer known for his role in the TV series "Big Time Rush."
  • Kendall Graveman (Baseball Player, born 1990): An American professional baseball pitcher playing in Major League Baseball.
  • Kendall Coyne Schofield (Athlete, born 1992): An American ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist.
  • Kendall Gill (Basketball Player, born 1968): An American retired professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
  • Kendall Marshall (Basketball Player, born 1991): An American former professional basketball player and current coach.
  • Kendall Windham (Wrestler, born 1967): An American retired professional wrestler known for his time in WCW and WWF.
  • Kendall Roy ("Succession," 2018 TV Series): The ambitious but troubled son of a media mogul, struggling to prove himself worthy of the family empire.
  • Kendall Hart ("All My Children," 1970 TV Series): The rebellious daughter of Erica Kane, known for her tumultuous relationships and dramatic storylines.
  • Kendall Knight ("Big Time Rush," 2009 TV Series): The lead singer of a boy band navigating fame and friendship.
  • "Kendall's Secret" (2015 Novel): Follows a young woman's journey to uncover her family's hidden past.
  • Kendall ("Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers," 2017 TV Series): A contestant known for her strategic gameplay and resilience.
  • Kendall ("The Kendall Chronicles," 2012 Film): A documentary exploring the life and career of a prominent activist named Kendall.
  • Kendall Parker ("Sweet Valley High," 1994 TV Series): A popular high school student known for her charisma and leadership.
  • Kendall City (Florida, USA): A suburban community located in Miami-Dade County, featuring numerous parks and shopping centers.
  • Kendall Square (Massachusetts, USA): An area in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its technology and innovation ecosystem.
  • Kendall Mountain (Colorado, USA): A mountain in the San Juan Range offering hiking and skiing opportunities.
  • Kendall County (Illinois, USA): A county in the U.S. state of Illinois with a mix of rural and suburban areas.
  • Kendall Town (New South Wales, Australia): A small town in the Mid North Coast region, celebrated for its scenic beauty and arts community.
  • Kendall Lake (Ohio, USA): A recreational lake located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
  • Kendall Plantation (Texas, USA): A historic site located in Boerne, often used for events and weddings.

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