Kenda
Every Kenda since 1941 — 2,484 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenda
Kenda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,505 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 2,484 American babies have been named Kenda. Its peak came in 1964, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kenda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,505 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,906 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,838 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,129 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,461 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,194 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,565 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,900 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,591 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,296 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,218 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,486 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,222 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,245 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,910 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,838 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,219 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,788 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,003 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,325 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,101 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,793 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,890 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,706 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,598 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,568 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,954 |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,832 |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,082 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,971 |
| 1970 | 63 | #1,550 |
| 1965 | 64 | #1,383 |
| 1960 | 56 | #1,474 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,959 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,837 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,017 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenda in 2025?
Kenda ranked #10,505 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenda?
2,484 babies have been named Kenda in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenda most popular?
Kenda peaked in 1964, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Kenda a boy or girl name?
Kenda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenda rising or falling?
Kenda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.