NAME PROFILE
Kendal
Kendal is a name of English origin meaning 'valley of the River Kent.' It carries a serene and natural connotation, evoking images of beauty and tranquility, much like the picturesque landscapes associated with the name.
Key Stats
| Total births | 13,800 |
| Gender | Female (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2004 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1957 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%CA — 22%NC — 18%IL — 17%OH — 14%
Notable People
Kendal Jenner (Model and TV personality) · Kendal McCambridge (Professional cyclist) · Kendal McIntosh (Author) · Kendal McDonald (Artist) · Kendal T. Wright (Musician)
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