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How Many People Are Named Kendall?
Estimated people named Kendall living in the U.S. today
94,712
Gender distribution
32% male · 68% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 100,779
- Peak year: 2011 (3,004 births)
- Estimated living today: 94,712
Kendall by age group — who carries the name today?
Kendall popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kendall
Kendall has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 100,779 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 94,712 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,609 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kendalls you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kendall in the US?
An estimated 94,712 people named Kendall are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kendall rare — about 1 in 3,609 Americans.
Is Kendall a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kendall is 32% male and 68% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kendall most popular?
Kendall peaked in 2011, when 3,004 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kendall?
Kendall ranks #560 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).