Total births
2,530
Boys' name · since 1966
Kendric
Kendric has 2,530 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3719
- among boys today
- 2,530
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Kendric currently ranks #3719 among boys' names in America, with 2,530 babies recorded since 1966.
Social Security Administration records show Kendric recorded 2,530 times among boys since 1966, holding rank #3719 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #3719 among boys today
- 2,530 born since 1966
- 1990s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kendric is currently the #3719 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 2,530 born since 1966, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3719
- among boys today
- 2,530
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Kendric vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3719
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Kendric was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
73 babies were named Kendric in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Kendric compares
2,530 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Kendric's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kendric | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,530 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kendric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kendric's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 73, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kendric at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,719
Active since
1966
Kendric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Kendric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kendric's strongest decade.
539 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Kendric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
324 births
- 1980s
1980s
375 births
- 1990s
1990s
539 births
- 2000s
2000s
486 births
- 2010s
2010s
513 births
- 2020s
2020s
267 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 539 births (21% of all-time use).
How Kendric 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 Kendric's total volume
Kendric vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kendric by state
Where Kendric concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 219 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 108 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 68 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 64 | 2.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 53 | 2.1% |
| #6 | California | | 43 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 32 | 1.3% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 22 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Kendric's total US births 8.7%
Even split
219 of 2,530 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Kendric appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kendric? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 2,530 babies named Kendric. Today it holds rank #3719 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 73 births.
When was Kendric most popular? ▼
Kendric was most popular in the 1990s decade with 539 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Kendric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kendric are Texas (219 births), Louisiana (108 births), Mississippi (68 births).
How long has the name Kendric been used? ▼
Kendric has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kendric? ▼
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 Kendric's data
- Kendric's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (539 total births) through the 2020s (267) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kendrics (219 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 Kendric
Nearby Names Like Kendric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kendric
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 Kendric side by side: Kendric vs Kenneth Kendric vs Kent Kendric vs Kenny
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kendric
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4,398 births · Peak 1994
Rasheed #3720
4,838 births · Peak 1995
Brennon #3717
4,382 births · Peak 2009
Jotham #3721
681 births · Peak 2013
Darek #3716
1,561 births · Peak 1973
Khalif #3722
1,740 births · Peak 1992
Christofer #3715
3,856 births · Peak 2007
Ason #3723
469 births · Peak 2022
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Kendric: #3719 Boys' Name - 2,530 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kendric. 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 Kendric 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.