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Summary

Kendall is a name with Old English origins, meaning 'valley of the river Kent'. It evolved from the place name in Cumbria, England, and has undergone various transformations over the centuries. The name is often associated with traits of strength and independence, and it gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century. It does not have any direct biblical relevance.

The name Kendall is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Kendall has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling 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, 'Kendall' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 916th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 657th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 433rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 419th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 356th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 490th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 924th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4616th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1676th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1124th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 340th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 165th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 209th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kendall' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.