Kendrick
Every Kendrick since 1912 — 33,942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kendrick
Kendrick is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #535 in 2025 with 559 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 33,942 American babies have been named Kendrick. Its peak came in 2013, when 1,054 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 Kendrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kendrick 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 | 5 | #16,136 | 559 | #535 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,494 | 645 | #477 |
| 2023 | — | — | 633 | #479 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,730 | 664 | #463 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,704 | 723 | #429 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,824 | 698 | #425 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,802 | 722 | #427 |
| 2018 | — | — | 754 | #415 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,355 | 777 | #407 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,632 | 830 | #385 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,757 | 881 | #366 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,553 | 1,012 | #333 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,917 | 1,047 | #318 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,246 | 572 | #477 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,078 | 492 | #521 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,003 | 500 | #518 |
| 2009 | — | — | 494 | #536 |
| 2008 | — | — | 520 | #523 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,085 | 472 | #545 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,638 | 482 | #528 |
| 2005 | — | — | 433 | #554 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,198 | 464 | #518 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,059 | 527 | #476 |
| 2002 | — | — | 469 | #492 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,531 | 471 | #486 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,062 | 518 | #459 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,557 | 566 | #405 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,847 | 728 | #339 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,920 | 463 | #386 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,170 | 469 | #369 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,791 | 366 | #402 |
| 1970 | — | — | 224 | #542 |
| 1965 | — | — | 65 | #922 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,373 |
| 1955 | — | — | 32 | #1,356 |
| 1950 | — | — | 26 | #1,452 |
| 1945 | — | — | 16 | #1,736 |
| 1940 | — | — | 21 | #1,503 |
| 1935 | — | — | 19 | #1,629 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,530 |
| 1925 | — | — | 21 | #1,714 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,793 |
| 1915 | — | — | 16 | #1,838 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kendrick
- Kendrick Lamar Singer · b. 1987
- Kendrick Perkins Basketball player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kendrick in 2025?
Kendrick ranked #535 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 559 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kendrick?
33,942 babies have been named Kendrick in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kendrick most popular?
Kendrick peaked in 2013, when 1,054 newborns received the name.
Is Kendrick a boy or girl name?
Kendrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kendrick rising or falling?
Kendrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kendrick?
Well-known people named Kendrick include Kendrick Lamar (singer), Kendrick Perkins (basketball player).