Kendell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kendell has its origins in Old English, meaning 'valley of the river Kent' or 'king's valley'. It evolved from historical forms such as Cyninges Dæl and Kyndel. The name is characterized by its modern appeal and associations with creativity, having gained popularity in the 20th century. It does not have a biblical background.
The name Kendell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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, Kendell 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, 'Kendell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5165th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1634th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1183rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1077th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1559th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2826th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6475th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4053rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3011th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3049th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5831st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kendell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kendell"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛn.dəl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kendell is derived from the Old English place name 'Cyninges Dæl', which translates to 'king's valley'. It can also be associated with the River Kent in Cumbria, England.
Meaning
valley of the river Kent or king's valley
Language Evolution
Cyninges Dæl, Kyndel, Kendall
Historical Usage
Kendell gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as both a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Kendall, Kendle
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kendell is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and creativity.
Famous People
Kendell McFadden, Kendell Johnson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kendell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kendell"
"Kendell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5165th of 7545 | 28 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2903rd of 6773 | 125 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1634th of 7552 | 437 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1183rd of 10718 | 790 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1077th of 16616 | 1,450 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1559th of 24088 | 1,424 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2826th of 23106 | 520 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6475th of 12526 | 62 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4053rd of 19264 | 240 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3011th of 27321 | 562 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3049th of 35406 | 824 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5831st of 30306 | 257 |
Regional Popularity of "Kendell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
56.97% 1581st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
29.17% 1016th/3483 |
31.07% 1093rd/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.94% 1214th/3685 |
20.22% 905th/4475 |
19.10% 992nd/5194 |
36.81% 2325th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
37.82% 1733rd/4582 |
28.58% 1476th/5164 |
18.82% 1376th/7313 |
51.80% 3866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.76% 2620th/3984 |
60.71% 2724th/4487 |
38.86% 2651st/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Kendell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
56.14% 2916th/5194 |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.24% 3264th/4582 |
79.53% 4107th/5164 |
48.68% 3560th/7313 |
61.32% 4576th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kendell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kendell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.