Kendon
Every Kendon since 1959 — 916 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kendon
Kendon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,330 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 916 American babies have been named Kendon. Its peak came in 2014, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kendon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kendon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,330 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,520 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,374 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,327 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,705 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,849 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,062 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,947 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,845 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,333 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,123 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,911 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,707 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,755 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,277 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,676 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,878 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,462 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,348 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,570 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,675 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,947 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,054 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,732 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,290 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,928 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,703 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,551 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,927 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,239 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,132 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,683 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kendon in 2025?
Kendon ranked #9,330 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 Kendon?
916 babies have been named Kendon in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kendon most popular?
Kendon peaked in 2014, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Kendon a boy or girl name?
Kendon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kendon rising or falling?
Kendon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.