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Summary

Kendal originates from the Old English words that mean 'hill of the King.' It has evolved from the place name Cyningdun to its modern form. The name reflects a connection to nature and royal heritage, and it has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades. There is no biblical relevance associated with Kendal, and it is perceived positively in contemporary culture.

The name Kendal is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kendal has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kendal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3045th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1454th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1287th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1035th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3111th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4543rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2943rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1211th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 819th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1812th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kendal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.