Kendra
Coined in the latter half of the twentieth century, presumably a blend of Kenneth + Sandra.
Every Kendra since 1936 — 98,788 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kendra
Kendra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #849 in 2025 with 320 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 98,788 American babies have been named Kendra. Its peak came in 1987, when 3,863 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kendra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kendra 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 | 320 | #849 | — | — |
| 2024 | 415 | #686 | — | — |
| 2023 | 381 | #739 | — | — |
| 2022 | 420 | #703 | — | — |
| 2021 | 460 | #649 | — | — |
| 2020 | 539 | #551 | — | — |
| 2019 | 521 | #586 | — | — |
| 2018 | 625 | #498 | — | — |
| 2017 | 741 | #430 | — | — |
| 2016 | 964 | #347 | — | — |
| 2015 | 964 | #341 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,271 | #258 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,724 | #189 | 6 | #11,493 |
| 2012 | 810 | #386 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,071 | #293 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,497 | #207 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,390 | #239 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,450 | #236 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,702 | #200 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,404 | #244 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,245 | #262 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,199 | #272 | 9 | #7,892 |
| 2003 | 1,235 | #259 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,386 | #227 | 5 | #11,648 |
| 2001 | 1,496 | #211 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,730 | #187 | 7 | #8,696 |
| 1995 | 2,372 | #133 | 5 | #9,629 |
| 1990 | 2,789 | #117 | 13 | #4,291 |
| 1985 | 1,840 | #154 | 14 | #3,307 |
| 1980 | 1,816 | #154 | 5 | #6,785 |
| 1975 | 1,505 | #173 | 6 | #5,133 |
| 1970 | 1,150 | #267 | — | — |
| 1965 | 454 | #444 | — | — |
| 1960 | 285 | #588 | — | — |
| 1955 | 136 | #832 | — | — |
| 1950 | 92 | #931 | — | — |
| 1945 | 53 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,819 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kendra
- Kendra Lust Pornographic actor · b. 1978
- Kendra Wilkinson Celebrity · b. 1985
- Kendra Harrison Athlete · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kendra mean?
Coined in the latter half of the twentieth century, presumably a blend of Kenneth + Sandra.
How popular is the name Kendra in 2025?
Kendra ranked #849 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 320 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kendra?
98,788 babies have been named Kendra in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kendra most popular?
Kendra peaked in 1987, when 3,863 newborns received the name.
Is Kendra a boy or girl name?
Kendra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kendra rising or falling?
Kendra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kendra?
Well-known people named Kendra include Kendra Lust (pornographic actor), Kendra Wilkinson (celebrity), Kendra Harrison (athlete).