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How Many People Are Named Kendra?
Estimated people named Kendra living in the U.S. today
93,567
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 98,460
- Peak year: 1987 (3,863 births)
- Estimated living today: 93,567
Kendra by age group — who carries the name today?
Kendra popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kendra
Kendra has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 98,460 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 93,567 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,653 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kendras 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 Kendra in the US?
An estimated 93,567 people named Kendra are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kendra rare — about 1 in 3,653 Americans.
Is Kendra a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kendra is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kendra most popular?
Kendra peaked in 1987, when 3,863 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kendra?
Kendra ranks #572 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).