Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Kendricks

Kendricks is a surname of British origin, being a variant of the surname Kendrick. Notable people with the surname include:Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992), American singer and songwriter Eric Kendricks, American football middle linebacker Lance Kendricks, American football tight end Mychal Kendricks, American football linebacker Sam Kendricks, American pole vaulter

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#2,752 (1975)
Total Babies
82
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
2016
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#2752
Peak Rank
82
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kendricks

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kendricks is a surname of British origin, being a variant of the surname Kendrick. Notable people with the surname include:Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992), American singer and songwriter Eric Kendricks, American football middle linebacker Lance Kendricks, American football tight end Mychal Kendricks, American football linebacker Sam Kendricks, American pole vaulter

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The Story of Kendricks

Kendricks first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 14 Kendrickss were born — ranking #2,752 that year. As of 2026, Kendricks ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Kendrickss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kendricks

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kendricks

What does the name Kendricks mean?
Kendricks is a surname of British origin, being a variant of the surname Kendrick. Notable people with the surname include:Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992), American singer and songwriter Eric Kendricks, American football middle linebacker Lance Kendricks, American football tight end Mychal Kendricks, American football linebacker Sam Kendricks, American pole vaulter
How popular is Kendricks in 2026?
In 2026, Kendricks ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kendricks most popular?
Kendricks reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #2,752 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Kendricks a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kendricks is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kendricks?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kendricks include Baudelio, Shanan, Kenyetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kendricks

Kendricks is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 82 births in the dataset. Kendricks's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #2,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Kendricks'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.