Total births
909
Boys' name · since 1973
Kendrell
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 909 babies named Kendrell, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6569
- among boys today
- 909
- born since 1973
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kendrell is the #6569 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 909 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Kendrell recorded 909 times among boys since 1973, holding rank #6569 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #6569 among boys today
- 909 born since 1973
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kendrell is currently the #6569 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 909 born since 1973, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6569
- among boys today
- 909
- born since 1973
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Kendrell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6569
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Kendrell was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
33 babies were named Kendrell in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Kendrell compares
909 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Kendrell's all-time total is 148% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kendrell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 909 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kendrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kendrell's full recorded timeline at 1999, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kendrell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#6,569
Active since
1973
Kendrell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Kendrell popularity over time - girls
18 total births recorded since 1980 (Kendrell as girls' name)
Kendrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kendrell's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Kendrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s
1980s
191 births
- 1990s
1990s
217 births
- 2000s
2000s
262 births
- 2010s
2010s
137 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 262 births (29% of all-time use).
How Kendrell 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 Kendrell's total volume
Kendrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kendrell by state
Where Kendrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 22 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Alabama share of Kendrell's total US births 2.4%
Even split
22 of 909 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kendrell? ▼
909 babies have been named Kendrell since 1973. It currently ranks #6569 among boys. The peak year was 2002 with 33 births.
When was Kendrell most popular? ▼
Kendrell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Kendrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kendrell are Alabama (22 births), Texas (13 births), Louisiana (12 births).
How long has the name Kendrell been used? ▼
Records for Kendrell go back to 1973, giving 53 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kendrell? ▼
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 Kendrell's data
- Kendrell's decade-level peak was the 2000s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Kendrells (22 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 Kendrell
Nearby Names Like Kendrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kendrell
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 Kendrell side by side: Kendrell vs Kenneth Kendrell vs Kent Kendrell vs Kenny
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kendrell
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, 1973–2025 (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. "Kendrell: #6569 Boys' Name - 909 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kendrell. 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 Kendrell 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.