Kendi
2 countries#9457 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kendi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
668 births recorded 1962–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 2007 with 31 births
Most common in: Texas, Oklahoma
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
14 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kendi’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8715 | — |
| 2007 | #4675 | ↑4040 |
| 2008 | #6130 | ↓1455 |
| 2009 | #8888 | ↓2758 |
| 2010 | #8271 | ↑617 |
| 2011 | #8614 | ↓343 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↓3585 |
| 2013 | #6729 | ↑5470 |
| 2014 | #10129 | ↓3400 |
| 2015 | #8931 | ↑1198 |
| 2016 | #12876 | ↓3945 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↑4577 |
| 2018 | #5785 | ↑2514 |
| 2019 | #7342 | ↓1557 |
| 2020 | #6629 | ↑713 |
| 2021 | #11146 | ↓4517 |
| 2022 | #8542 | ↑2604 |
| 2023 | #10312 | ↓1770 |
| 2024 | #9556 | ↑756 |
| 2025 | #9457 | ↑99 |
Frequently asked questions about Kendi
Is Kendi a popular name?
Yes — Kendi currently ranks #9457 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kendi more common for boys or girls?
Kendi is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kendi most popular?
Kendi peaked in 2007 in United States, with 31 recorded births that year.
Is Kendi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kendi’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #6578 in 1962 to #9457 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kendi?
At least 682 babies have been recorded with the name Kendi across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kendi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kendi appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kendi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kendi include Kendalynn, Kennedie, Kerri.
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