How Many People Are Named Kendel?
Complete statistics for the name Kendel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kendel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,565 people in the US, making up 1 in 210,862 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1994 with 56 births, but today it's seen as a genuinely modern name with half its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,623 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kendel Through the Generations
Kendel, a name that's been around since the '90s, has seen a steady decline in usage over the years. With only 1,623 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Kendel is a niche choice. The majority of those named Kendel are now in their thirties, with 808 under 30 and 730 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Kendel is a relatively new generation name, with many still young enough to be considered part of the current youth culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kendel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kendel
How Many People Have the Name Kendel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 218 people in the United States currently share the name Kendel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,520,410 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kendel a Common or Rare Name?
Kendel 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 Kendel Mean?
Kendel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kendel in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.
When Was Kendel Most Popular?
The name Kendel reached peak popularity in 1994, with 56 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 Kendel?
Approximately 218 people named Kendel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 218. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,520,410 Americans.
Is Kendel a rare name?
Kendel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,520,410 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kendel mean?
Kendel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kendel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Kendel are male and 50% are female.
When was Kendel most popular?
Kendel peaked in 1994 with 56 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.