Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Kendo

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#9,752 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2014

First Year

2019

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9752

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kendo

Kendo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Kendos were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Kendo ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Kendos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Kendo

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

Condo
Cando
Kondo
Kenda
Kento
Kando
Kinda
Kunda
Cundy
Kundi
Kindu
Candy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendo

What does the name Kendo mean?

Kendo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kendo in 2026?

In 2026, Kendo ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kendo most popular?

Kendo reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #9,752 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kendo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kendo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kendo include Lefty, Leonzo, Mikele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kendo

Kendo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Kendo's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Kendo'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.