Girl · #12,446 in 2026

Kendelle

Name: Popularity of the name Kendelle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kendelle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,446

Peak Rank

#7,868 (2006)

Total Babies

198

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2019

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#7868

Peak Rank

198

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kendelle

Kendelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 15 Kendelles were born — ranking #7,868 that year. As of 2026, Kendelle ranks #12,446 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 198 Kendelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kendelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kendelle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kendall
Kendal
Kendell
Kindle
Kindel
Cundall
Candle
Candel
Kandel
Kentle
Condole
Candil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendelle

What does the name Kendelle mean?

Kendelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kendelle in 2026?

In 2026, Kendelle ranks #12,446 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kendelle most popular?

Kendelle reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #7,868 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Kendelle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kendelle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kendelle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kendelle include Lenia, Betsi, Torian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kendelle

Kendelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 198 births in the dataset. Kendelle's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #7,868. Use the chart and map above to compare Kendelle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.