Kenderson
Son of Kenneth or descendant of Kenneth, an English surname-derived name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kenderson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kenderson today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenderson births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenderson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kenderson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,237
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kenderson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenderson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kenderson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenderson
The name Kenderson has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "kendra," meaning "strong" or "valiant," and the suffix "-son," which was commonly used to denote a male descendant.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenderson can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the exploits of an Etruscan warrior named Kenderson during the Gallic Wars of the 4th century BC. Livy's accounts portray Kenderson as a fearless and skilled fighter, known for his bravery on the battlefield.
In the centuries that followed, the name Kenderson continued to be used sporadically throughout the Italian peninsula. It is mentioned in various local records and chronicles, though its popularity waxed and waned over time.
One notable bearer of the name was Kenderson di Firenze, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in Florence during the 15th century Renaissance. His works, which included intricate marble statues and religious frescoes, can still be found adorning various churches and museums in Italy.
Another individual of note was Kenderson Borgia, a member of the powerful Borgia family who rose to prominence in the papal court of the late 15th century. He served as a cardinal and was known for his diplomatic skills and political acumen.
In the 17th century, the name Kenderson gained some traction in the British Isles, likely brought over by Italian immigrants or travelers. One notable figure from this period was Kenderson Marlowe, an English playwright and poet who lived from 1564 to 1593. His works, including the tragic play "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus," are considered classics of Elizabethan literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kenderson Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, who served as a colonel in the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil War. He was known for his military prowess and unwavering loyalty to the Parliamentarian cause.
While not as common as some other names, Kenderson has maintained a presence throughout various cultures and time periods, carried by individuals who have left their mark on history in various fields, from art and literature to warfare and politics.
People
Kenderson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenderson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kenderson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenderson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenderson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kenderson a common name?
We classify Kenderson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenderson most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenderson was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenderson is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kenderson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenderson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenderson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kenderson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenderson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kenderson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kenderson as a first name?
Want to know how many people share the name Kenderson? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.