Total births
1,042
Boys' name · since 1988
Kendarius
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 1,042 babies named Kendarius, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7440
- among boys today
- 1,042
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kendarius is the #7440 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,042 recorded since 1988.
Kendarius has 1,042 recorded births among boys since 1988, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7440 as of the latest data, more common than 48% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #7440 among boys today
- 1,042 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kendarius is currently the #7440 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 1,042 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7440
- among boys today
- 1,042
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Kendarius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7440
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kendarius was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
64 babies were named Kendarius in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Kendarius compares
1,042 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Kendarius's all-time total is 184% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kendarius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,042 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kendarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kendarius splits its recorded history at 2007: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kendarius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#7,440
Active since
1988
Kendarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kendarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kendarius's strongest decade.
424 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kendarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
360 births
- 2000s
2000s
424 births
- 2010s 169
2010s
169 births
- 2020s 72
2020s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 424 births (41% of all-time use).
How Kendarius 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 Kendarius's total volume
Kendarius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kendarius by state
Where Kendarius concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 265 | 25.4% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 229 | 22.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 117 | 11.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 18 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 18 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
Alabama share of Kendarius's total US births 25.4%
Even split
265 of 1,042 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kendarius? ▼
1,042 babies have been named Kendarius since 1988. It currently ranks #7440 among boys. The peak year was 1996 with 64 births.
When was Kendarius most popular? ▼
Kendarius was most popular in the 2000s decade with 424 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Kendarius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kendarius are Alabama (265 births), Mississippi (229 births), Georgia (117 births).
How long has the name Kendarius been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kendarius since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kendarius? ▼
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 Kendarius's data
- Kendarius's decade-level peak was the 2000s (424 total births); usage has since declined to 72 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Kendariuss (265 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Kendarius
Nearby Names Like Kendarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kendarius
Kenneth Boy
#284 1,283,974 births
Kent Boy
#1632 69,322 births
Kenny Boy
#1356 51,931 births
Kendall Boy
#1225 35,350 births
Kendrick Boy
#478 33,557 births
Compare Kendarius side by side: Kendarius vs Kenneth Kendarius vs Kent Kendarius vs Kenny
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kendarius
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, 1988–2025 (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. "Kendarius: #7440 Boys' Name - 1,042 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kendarius. 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 Kendarius 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.