How Many People Are Named Kendal?
Complete statistics for the name Kendal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kendal, a very rare female name, is held by just 13,169 people in the US, making up 1 in 25,059 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2004, it's clear that Kendal is a genuinely modern name, with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 13,737 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kendal Through the Generations
Kendal's journey through the generations shows a distinct modernity. Born out of the early 2000s baby boom, the name reached its zenith in 2004 with 657 births. Today, the average Kendal is 29 years old, with 8,145 under 30, 4,712 aged 30-60, and only 880 over 60. This trend reflects a name that's becoming less popular but still holds strong ties to the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kendal's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Kendal
How Many People Have the Name Kendal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 298 people in the United States currently share the name Kendal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kendal a Common or Rare Name?
Kendal 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 Kendal Mean?
Kendal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kendal in SSA data, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.
When Was Kendal Most Popular?
The name Kendal reached peak popularity in 2004, with 657 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 Kendal?
Approximately 298 people named Kendal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 298. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,112,246 Americans.
Is Kendal a rare name?
Kendal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kendal mean?
Kendal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Kendal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 32% of people named Kendal are male and 68% are female.
When was Kendal most popular?
Kendal peaked in 2004 with 657 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.