Kenden
Every Kenden since 1994 — 359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenden
Kenden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,011 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 359 American babies have been named Kenden. Its peak came in 2006, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kenden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,011 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,267 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,280 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,476 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,543 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,629 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,167 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,544 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,470 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,756 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,146 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,510 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,475 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,302 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,164 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,747 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,989 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,005 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,082 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,790 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,597 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenden in 2025?
Kenden ranked #13,011 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenden?
359 babies have been named Kenden in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenden most popular?
Kenden peaked in 2006, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Kenden a boy or girl name?
Kenden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenden rising or falling?
Kenden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.