Total births
981
Unisex name · since 1963
Kendale
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 981 babies named Kendale, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10079
- among boys today
- 981
- born since 1963
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Kendale currently ranks #10079 among unisex names in America, with 981 babies recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kendale has been recorded 981 times among boys since 1963, currently ranked #10079 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2025.
- #10079 among boys today
- 981 born since 1963
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kendale is currently the #10079 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 981 born since 1963, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10079
- among boys today
- 981
- born since 1963
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Kendale vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10079
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Kendale was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
37 babies were named Kendale in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Kendale compares
981 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kendale's all-time total is 167% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kendale | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 981 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kendale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kendale's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kendale at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#10,079
Active since
1963
Kendale popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Kendale popularity over time - girls
55 total births recorded since 1987 (Kendale as girls' name)
Kendale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kendale's strongest decade.
293 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Kendale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 94
1970s
94 births
- 1980s
1980s
178 births
- 1990s
1990s
293 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s
2010s
140 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 293 births (30% of all-time use).
How Kendale compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kendale's total volume
Kendale vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kendale by state
Where Kendale concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Illinois share of Kendale's total US births 1.1%
Even split
11 of 981 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kendale? ▼
981 babies have been named Kendale since 1963. It currently ranks #10079 among boys. The peak year was 1996 with 37 births.
When was Kendale most popular? ▼
Kendale was most popular in the 1990s decade with 293 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Kendale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kendale are Illinois (11 births), California (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
Is Kendale a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kendale is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 981 births, and as a girl's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Kendale been used? ▼
Kendale has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 63 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kendale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kenneth, Kent, Kenny, Kendall, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kendale's data
- Kendale's decade-level peak was the 1990s (293 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Kendales (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Kendale
Nearby Names Like Kendale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kendale
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Kenny Boy
#1356 51,931 births
Kendall Boy
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Kendrick Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1963–2025 (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. "Kendale: #10079 Unisex Name - 981 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kendale. 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 Kendale 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 June 2026.