Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Kendrell

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

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#2,817 (2002)

Total Babies

898

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

1993

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#8391

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kendrell

Kendrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 33 Kendrells were born — ranking #2,817 that year. As of 2026, Kendrell ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 898 Kendrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Kendrell

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

Contrail
Kendall
Kendra
Kendal
Kendell
Cantoral
Kontrolle
Cantrall
Control
Kindle
Controle
Kindel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendrell

What does the name Kendrell mean?

Kendrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kendrell in 2026?

In 2026, Kendrell ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Kendrell most popular?

Kendrell reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #2,817 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kendrell most popular?

Kendrell has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kendrell.

Is Kendrell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kendrell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kendrell include Avigdor, Nainoa, Darrill. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kendrell

Kendrell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 898 births in the dataset. Kendrell's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #2,817. Use the chart and map above to compare Kendrell'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.