How Many People Are Named Kenda?

Complete statistics for the name Kenda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kenda
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kenda, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 144,882 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With around 2,278 people named Kenda alive in the US, this name saw its peak popularity way back in 1964 with 80 births.

~147
Living in US
1 in 2,254,757
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,278
Worldwide Bearers
#69,727
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
55
🇸🇳 Senegal
51
🇳🇬 Nigeria
46
🇻🇪 Venezuela
31
🇿🇦 South Africa
23
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
18
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇧🇷 Brazil
14
🇭🇹 Haiti
14
🇸🇪 Sweden
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,278 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
417
Would be under 30 (17%)
1,267
Would be 30–60 (51%)
791
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 2,475 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
52
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kenda Through the Generations

Kenda has been a name that's seen steady growth through the decades, though it remains quite uncommon. Born in 1964, the peak year for Kenda, there were 80 babies given this name, marking a significant moment in its history. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, with 1,267 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a balanced distribution among older and younger generations. The rising trend suggests that Kenda might be gaining traction as a choice for parents looking for a unique yet classic name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 252
California 55
Michigan 48
Ohio 45
Missouri 38
Kansas 23
Illinois 11
Oklahoma 10
Indiana 6
North Carolina 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kenda's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kenda

How Many People Have the Name Kenda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 147 people in the United States currently share the name Kenda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,254,757 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kenda a Common or Rare Name?

Kenda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kenda Mean?

Kenda means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kenda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kenda Most Popular?

The name Kenda reached peak popularity in 1964, with 80 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kenda?

Approximately 147 people named Kenda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 147. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,254,757 Americans.

Is Kenda a rare name?

Kenda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,254,757 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kenda mean?

Kenda means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kenda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kenda are male and 100% are female.

When was Kenda most popular?

Kenda peaked in 1964 with 80 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US147
All-Time Births147
1 in X1 in 2,254,757
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1964
World Rank#69,727
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.