Boy · #4,376 in 2026

Kendric

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

Current Rank

#4,376

Peak Rank

#1,330 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-35%

1966

First Year

2026

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#1330

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kendric

Kendric first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 73 Kendrics were born — ranking #1,915 that year. As of 2026, Kendric ranks #4,376 for baby boys with 24 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 3K Kendrics have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Kendric

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kendric

What does the name Kendric mean?

Kendric is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kendric in 2026?

In 2026, Kendric ranks #4,376 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Kendric most popular?

Kendric reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #1,330 that year with 73 babies given the name.

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

Kendric has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kendric.

Is Kendric a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kendric?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kendric include Eva, Rosa, Wash. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kendric

Kendric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Kendric's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #1,330. Use the chart and map above to compare Kendric'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.