Kendale
Every Kendale since 1963 — 1,036 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kendale
Kendale is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,329 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,036 American babies have been named Kendale — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kendale stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kendale year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,329 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,427 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,266 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,447 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,884 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,108 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,552 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,432 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,392 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,158 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,159 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,292 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,168 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,077 | 18 | #5,097 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,466 | 13 | #6,556 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,643 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,119 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,305 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,890 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,136 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,409 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,522 | 23 | #3,731 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34 | #2,769 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,309 | 15 | #4,927 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,808 |
| 1990 | — | — | 35 | #2,108 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,390 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,330 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,130 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,502 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,410 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kendale in 2025?
Kendale ranked #9,329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kendale?
1,036 babies have been named Kendale in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kendale most popular?
Kendale peaked in 1994, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Kendale a boy or girl name?
Kendale is used for both: about 5% of babies named Kendale have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Kendale rising or falling?
Kendale is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.