Total births
662
Unisex name · since 1965
Kendahl
Kendahl has 662 recorded births since 1965 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 662
- total births
- 1965–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
662 girls have been named Kendahl since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kendahl has been recorded 662 times among girls since 1965, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2021.
- 662 total births
- 1965–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
662 girls have been named Kendahl since 1965, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 662
- total births
- 1965–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Kendahl was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
40 babies were named Kendahl in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Kendahl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kendahl's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kendahl at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Kendahl popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2021
- Peak year (2008)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Kendahl popularity over time - boys
49 total births recorded since 1993 (Kendahl as boys' name)
Kendahl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kendahl's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Kendahl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 89
1980s
89 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
243 births
- 2010s
2010s
131 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 243 births (37% of all-time use).
How Kendahl compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kendahl's total volume
Kendahl vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kendahl by state
Where Kendahl concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 5.7% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Kendahl's total US births 5.7%
Even split
38 of 662 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kendahl? ▼
Kendahl has been given to 662 babies in the U.S. since 1965, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 40 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Kendahl most popular? ▼
Kendahl was most popular in the 2000s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Kendahl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kendahl are Texas (38 births), California (10 births), Michigan (10 births).
Is Kendahl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kendahl is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 662 births, and as a boy's name it has 49 births.
How long has the name Kendahl been used? ▼
Kendahl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1965, spanning 57 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Kendahl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kendra, Kennedy, Kendall, Kenya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kendahl's data
- Kendahl's decade-level peak was the 2000s (243 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kendahls (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kendahl
Nearby Names Like Kendahl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kendahl
Kendra Girl
#686 98,438 births
Kennedy Girl
#89 93,663 births
Kendall Girl
#311 66,533 births
Kenya Girl
#1659 25,412 births
Kenzie Girl
#628 21,391 births
Compare Kendahl side by side: Kendahl vs Kendra Kendahl vs Kennedy Kendahl vs Kendall
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1965–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kendahl: Baby Name Since 1965 - 662 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kendahl. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kendahl draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.