Kendal
4 countries#3249 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kendal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,800 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #3249 · peaked in 2004 with 657 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
616 births recorded 1985–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
437 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 1996 with 30 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
242 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2019 with 24 births
Most common in: Charente-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
179 births recorded 1985–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kendal’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #818 | — |
| 2007 | #911 | ↓93 |
| 2008 | #815 | ↑96 |
| 2009 | #783 | ↑32 |
| 2010 | #886 | ↓103 |
| 2011 | #784 | ↑102 |
| 2012 | #852 | ↓68 |
| 2013 | #1062 | ↓210 |
| 2014 | #1125 | ↓63 |
| 2015 | #1258 | ↓133 |
| 2016 | #1567 | ↓309 |
| 2017 | #2200 | ↓633 |
| 2018 | #1978 | ↑222 |
| 2019 | #2090 | ↓112 |
| 2020 | #2341 | ↓251 |
| 2021 | #2558 | ↓217 |
| 2022 | #2639 | ↓81 |
| 2023 | #3014 | ↓375 |
| 2024 | #3575 | ↓561 |
| 2025 | #3249 | ↑326 |
Frequently asked questions about Kendal
Is Kendal a popular name?
Yes — Kendal currently ranks #3249 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kendal more common for boys or girls?
Kendal is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kendal most popular?
Kendal peaked in 2004 in United States, with 657 recorded births that year.
Is Kendal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kendal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5414 in 1951 to #3249 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kendal?
At least 14,658 babies have been recorded with the name Kendal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kendal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kendal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kendal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kendal include Kathy, Keegan, Leylah, Livi.
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