Kendall
Every Kendall since 1906 — 101,883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kendall
Kendall is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #328 in 2025 with 932 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 101,883 American babies have been named Kendall — about 65% girls and 35% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 3,004 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kendall stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kendall year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 932 | #328 | 163 | #1,232 |
| 2024 | 988 | #312 | 164 | #1,225 |
| 2023 | 982 | #317 | 163 | #1,221 |
| 2022 | 1,061 | #301 | 208 | #1,058 |
| 2021 | 1,046 | #306 | 185 | #1,113 |
| 2020 | 1,019 | #314 | 188 | #1,066 |
| 2019 | 1,215 | #275 | 200 | #1,037 |
| 2018 | 1,213 | #272 | 250 | #873 |
| 2017 | 1,399 | #224 | 255 | #859 |
| 2016 | 1,703 | #193 | 230 | #925 |
| 2015 | 2,201 | #147 | 300 | #782 |
| 2014 | 2,442 | #133 | 311 | #757 |
| 2013 | 2,518 | #130 | 376 | #650 |
| 2012 | 2,625 | #116 | 371 | #645 |
| 2011 | 2,595 | #124 | 409 | #602 |
| 2010 | 2,343 | #133 | 423 | #592 |
| 2009 | 2,415 | #133 | 435 | #594 |
| 2008 | 2,310 | #149 | 385 | #639 |
| 2007 | 2,167 | #166 | 477 | #538 |
| 2006 | 2,324 | #148 | 443 | #566 |
| 2005 | 2,457 | #132 | 471 | #522 |
| 2004 | 2,360 | #137 | 485 | #504 |
| 2003 | 2,183 | #156 | 493 | #500 |
| 2002 | 1,643 | #195 | 524 | #461 |
| 2001 | 1,524 | #208 | 578 | #425 |
| 2000 | 1,651 | #191 | 733 | #360 |
| 1995 | 1,546 | #190 | 720 | #338 |
| 1990 | 642 | #407 | 868 | #290 |
| 1985 | 447 | #472 | 466 | #384 |
| 1980 | 190 | #827 | 370 | #426 |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,467 | 297 | #468 |
| 1970 | 112 | #1,079 | 433 | #387 |
| 1965 | 122 | #914 | 430 | #373 |
| 1960 | 109 | #1,035 | 448 | #374 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,471 | 226 | #488 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,975 | 160 | #538 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,288 | 129 | #526 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,710 | 110 | #566 |
| 1935 | — | — | 82 | #660 |
| 1930 | — | — | 67 | #788 |
| 1925 | — | — | 71 | #782 |
| 1920 | — | — | 60 | #891 |
| 1915 | — | — | 45 | #934 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,013 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kendall
- Kendall Jenner Model · b. 1995
- Kendall Schmidt Singer · b. 1990
- Kendall Marshall Basketball player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kendall in 2025?
Kendall ranked #328 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 932 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kendall?
101,883 babies have been named Kendall in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kendall most popular?
Kendall peaked in 2011, when 3,004 newborns received the name.
Is Kendall a boy or girl name?
Kendall is used for both: about 65% of babies named Kendall have been girls and 35% boys.
Is the name Kendall rising or falling?
Kendall is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kendall?
Well-known people named Kendall include Kendall Jenner (model), Kendall Schmidt (singer), Kendall Marshall (basketball player).