Kendal

Kendal is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 73 babies in the United States.

Kendal at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kendal

Kendal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kendal first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 13,737 babies since 1880, including 73 in 2024.

Kendal in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Kendal in 2024
73
Total since 1880
13,737

Kendal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Kendal in 2025
9
Total since 1996
463

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kendal mean?

The meaning of Kendal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kendal a boy or girl name?

Kendal is a unisex name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kendal?

Kendal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kendal?

Kendal is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 13,737 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].