How Many People Are Named Kendell?
Complete statistics for the name Kendell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kendell is a very rare name, especially for males, with only 6,262 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 52,698 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1995 with 167 births, but its current trend shows a decline, yet 45% of those named Kendell are still under 30, keeping it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 6,719 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: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kendell Through the Generations
Kendell, a name that's seen a steady decline since its peak in 1995, reflects a shift in naming trends over the decades. With 6,719 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Kendell is a name that's been embraced by a relatively small group of parents. Today, the majority of people named Kendell are in their thirties, with 3,025 under 30, 2,986 between 30 and 60, and 708 over 60, indicating a younger demographic that keeps the name relevant.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kendell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kendell
How Many People Have the Name Kendell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 730 people in the United States currently share the name Kendell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 454,040 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kendell a Common or Rare Name?
Kendell 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 Kendell Mean?
Kendell means "creative variant of Kendall" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kendell in SSA data, approximately 70% are male and 30% are female.
When Was Kendell Most Popular?
The name Kendell reached peak popularity in 1995, with 167 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 Kendell?
Approximately 730 people named Kendell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 730. That works out to roughly 1 in 454,040 Americans.
Is Kendell a rare name?
Kendell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 454,040 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kendell mean?
Kendell means "creative variant of Kendall" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kendell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 70% of people named Kendell are male and 30% are female.
When was Kendell most popular?
Kendell peaked in 1995 with 167 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.