Total births
1,288
Unisex name · since 1971
Kendrix
Kendrix has 1,288 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1328
- among boys today
- 1,288
- born since 1971
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Kendrix currently ranks #1328 among unisex names in America, with 1,288 babies recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Kendrix recorded 1,288 times among boys since 1971, holding rank #1328 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #1328 among boys today
- 1,288 born since 1971
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kendrix is currently the #1328 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 1,288 born since 1971, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1328
- among boys today
- 1,288
- born since 1971
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Kendrix vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1328
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Kendrix was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
145 babies were named Kendrix in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Kendrix compares
1,288 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Kendrix's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kendrix | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,288 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 145 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kendrix's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kendrix's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 145, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kendrix at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,328
Active since
1971
Kendrix popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 145
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Kendrix popularity over time - girls
98 total births recorded since 2012 (Kendrix as girls' name)
Kendrix by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kendrix's strongest decade.
684 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Kendrix births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 56
1970s
56 births
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s 50
1990s
50 births
- 2000s 63
2000s
63 births
- 2010s
2010s
336 births
- 2020s
2020s
684 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 684 births (53% of all-time use).
How Kendrix 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 Kendrix's total volume
Kendrix vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kendrix by state
Where Kendrix concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 78 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 48 | 3.7% |
| #3 | California | | 47 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 33 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 26 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 24 | 1.9% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 22 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Kendrix's total US births 6.1%
Even split
78 of 1,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Kendrix appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kendrix? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 1,288 babies named Kendrix. Today it holds rank #1328 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 145 births.
When was Kendrix most popular? ▼
Kendrix was most popular in the 2020s decade with 684 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Kendrix most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kendrix are Texas (78 births), Georgia (48 births), California (47 births).
Is Kendrix a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kendrix is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,288 births, and as a girl's name it has 98 births.
How long has the name Kendrix been used? ▼
Kendrix has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kendrix? ▼
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 Kendrix's data
- Texas records the most Kendrixs (78 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 Kendrix
Nearby Names Like Kendrix
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kendrix
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 Kendrix side by side: Kendrix vs Kenneth Kendrix vs Kent Kendrix vs Kenny
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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, 1971–2025 (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. "Kendrix: #1328 Unisex Name - 1,288 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kendrix. 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 Kendrix 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.