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Kendell

Unisex

Meaning of Kendell: English: 'valley of the river Kent'

Kendell is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2982nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2982

40 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

6,759

First recorded 1919 · peak 1995

Trend

falling

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 84 babies1982: 84 babies1983: 82 babies1984: 100 babies1985: 94 babies1986: 116 babies1987: 128 babies1988: 110 babies1989: 162 babies1990: 159 babies19901991: 150 babies1992: 125 babies1993: 156 babies1994: 158 babies1995: 167 babies1996: 137 babies1997: 143 babies1998: 156 babies1999: 149 babies2000: 158 babies20002001: 132 babies2002: 142 babies2003: 134 babies2004: 163 babies2005: 138 babies2006: 147 babies2007: 131 babies2008: 147 babies2009: 137 babies2010: 119 babies20102011: 135 babies2012: 117 babies2013: 104 babies2014: 99 babies2015: 81 babies2016: 77 babies2017: 62 babies2018: 56 babies2019: 77 babies2020: 60 babies20202021: 38 babies2022: 38 babies2023: 42 babies2024: 43 babies2025: 40 babies
US babies named Kendell per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 167.

Gender split

71% boys · 29% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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