Kendrick

Kendrick is a boy's 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 641 boys in the United States.

Kendrick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛn.dɹɪk/

About the name Kendrick

Kendrick 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, Kendrick first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #318 in 2013, and in 2024 641 babies received the name — 32,988 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kendrick in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#318 in 2013
Peak year
2013
Babies named Kendrick in 2024
641
Total since 1880
32,988

Kendrick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#544 in 2023
Babies named Kendrick in 2025
70
Total since 1996
548

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kendrick mean?

The meaning of Kendrick 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 Kendrick a boy or girl name?

Kendrick is a boy name. In 2024, 641 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kendrick?

Kendrick comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kendrick?

Kendrick first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #318 in 2013, and 641 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kendrick?

Kendrick is pronounced /ˈkɛn.dɹɪk/ (IPA).

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