Find out how popular the first name Kendo has been for the last 6 years (from 2014 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kendo by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Kendo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kendo.

The history of the first name Kendo

The name Kendo is a modern invented name with no known historical roots or etymology. It does not originate from any particular language, culture, or time period. There are no records of the name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century.

The name Kendo is believed to have been derived from the Japanese martial art of the same name, which refers to the practice of sword-fighting with bamboo swords. The term "kendo" literally means "the way of the sword" in Japanese. However, the name itself was not commonly used as a given name until the late 20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the first name Kendo is Kendo Nango, a Japanese professional baseball player who was born in 1988. He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball.

Another notable person with the name Kendo is Kendo Castaneda, a Mexican-American mixed martial artist and actor. He was born in 1975 and has appeared in several action movies and television shows.

Kendo Kapanga is a Congolese singer and musician who was born in 1965. He is known for his work in the Congolese rumba and soukous genres.

Kendo Stevenson is an American actor and filmmaker who was born in 1978. He has appeared in various independent films and television shows.

Kendo Nagasaki was the ring name of a Japanese-American professional wrestler who was active during the 1960s and 1970s. His real name was Peter Thornley, and he was born in 1941 in England.

While the name Kendo has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in Japanese and American contexts, it remains a relatively uncommon and modern name with no significant historical background or notable figures associated with it prior to the late 20th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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