unisex name
Kendel
KEN-dul (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,626
Kendel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 49% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 7 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 1994, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kendel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 273 |
| 1990s | 392 |
| 2000s | 439 |
| 2010s | 230 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 33 |
How Popular Is Kendel?
In 2024, Kendel was given to 7 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 Kendel 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 Kendel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kendel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kendel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kendel
- English KEN-dul
Sibling Names for Kendel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kendel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kendel
How popular is the name Kendel?
In 2024, Kendel was given to 7 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 Kendel a girl's or a boy's name?
Kendel is used for both girls and boys. About 49% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kendel?
Kendel has 2 syllables.
When was Kendel most popular?
Kendel peaked in 1994, when 56 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.