How Many People Are Named Kendahl?

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

Kendahl
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kendahl is a very rare female name, with only 701 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 470,919 Americans. The majority of those named Kendahl are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~701
Living in US
1 in 470,919
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

947
Worldwide Bearers
#569,299
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
701
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
48 (7%)
♀ Female
653 (93%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
500
Would be under 30 (70%)
205
Would be 30–60 (29%)
6
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 711 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
62

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

📜 Kendahl Through the Generations

Kendahl emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2008 with 40 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With an average age of 25, Kendahl is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 500 under 30, 205 aged between 30 and 60, and only 6 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 38
California 10
Michigan 10
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Kendahl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kendahl's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kendahl

How Many People Have the Name Kendahl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 701 people in the United States currently share the name Kendahl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 470,919 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kendahl a Common or Rare Name?

Kendahl 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 Kendahl Mean?

Kendahl means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kendahl in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.

When Was Kendahl Most Popular?

The name Kendahl reached peak popularity in 2008, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Kendahl?

Approximately 701 people named Kendahl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 711. That works out to roughly 1 in 470,919 Americans.

Is Kendahl a rare name?

Kendahl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 470,919 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kendahl mean?

Kendahl means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kendahl more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Kendahl are male and 93% are female.

When was Kendahl most popular?

Kendahl peaked in 2008 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US701
All-Time Births711
1 in X1 in 470,919
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2008
World Rank#569,299
Male %7%
Female %93%

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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.