How Many People Are Named Kendan?
Complete statistics for the name Kendan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kendan is a very rare name, with only 269 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,227,108 Americans. It's a name that peaked in popularity in 2006 with 26 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern choice, with 98% of those named Kendan being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of leadership and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 272 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kendan Through the Generations
Kendan stands out as a name that's firmly rooted in the modern era, with its peak year occurring in 2006 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Kendan are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents. With only 272 total births recorded since its inception, Kendan remains a niche choice, reflecting a trend towards unique and less traditional naming conventions.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kendan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kendan
How Many People Have the Name Kendan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 269 people in the United States currently share the name Kendan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,227,108 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kendan a Common or Rare Name?
Kendan 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 Kendan Mean?
Kendan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kendan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kendan Most Popular?
The name Kendan reached peak popularity in 2006, with 26 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 Kendan?
Approximately 269 people named Kendan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 272. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,227,108 Americans.
Is Kendan a rare name?
Kendan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,227,108 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kendan mean?
Kendan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kendan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kendan are male and 0% are female.
When was Kendan most popular?
Kendan peaked in 2006 with 26 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.