boy's name
Kendan
KEN-dun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 280
Kendan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kendan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 28 |
How Popular Is Kendan?
In 2023, Kendan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kendan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kendan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kendan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kendan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kendan
- English KEN-dun
Sibling Names for Kendan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kendan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kendan
How popular is the name Kendan?
In 2023, Kendan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kendan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kendan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kendan?
Kendan has 2 syllables.
When was Kendan most popular?
Kendan peaked in 2006, when 26 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.