Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kendall.
National Rank (2025)
#328
All-Time Peak Rank
#116 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
66,533
Unisex Distribution34.7% Boy / 65.3% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Kendall Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kendall
According to SSA data, Kendall achieved its highest historical rank of #116 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 2,625 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 57.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 79 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kendall scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-57.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,625Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
79Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:5
1930s:7
1940s:96
1950s:279
1960s:891
1970s:1,068
1980s:4,236
1990s:12,635
2000s:21,034
2010s:20,254
2020s:6,028
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKen-dall
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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