Kendrall
Kendrall is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from elements meaning "ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kendrall. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kendrall today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kendrall births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kendrall. 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 Kendrall. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#7,931
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Kendrall: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kendrall 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 Kendrall during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kendrall
The given name Kendrall finds its origins in the ancient Celtic culture, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Welsh words "ken," meaning "leader" or "chief," and "drall," which translates to "valley" or "glen." The name was initially popular among the Celtic tribes inhabiting the region now known as Wales and parts of western England.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kendrall gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Celtic and Norman cultures. It appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from that era, often associated with individuals of noble or warrior lineage. One notable reference is found in the 11th-century "Domesday Book," a comprehensive record of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.
The earliest recorded individual bearing the name Kendrall was a Welsh chieftain named Kendrall ap Rhys, who lived in the late 10th century. He played a significant role in defending his territory against Norse invaders and is mentioned in several historical chronicles from that period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kendrall. One such individual was Kendrall de Montfort, a 13th-century English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Another was Kendrall MacDonald, a 16th-century Scottish clan chief known for his involvement in the Wars of Scottish Independence.
In the literary realm, the name Kendrall appeared in the 14th-century Arthurian romance "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory, where it was given to a knight in King Arthur's court. Additionally, the name was featured in the 17th-century play "The Valiant Scot" by John Dryden, which depicted the life of a Scottish warrior named Kendrall.
Other noteworthy individuals bearing the name Kendrall include Kendrall Beaumont (1582-1649), an English philosopher and scholar; Kendrall Sinclair (1703-1778), a Scottish explorer and navigator; and Kendrall Fitzgerald (1819-1887), an Irish poet and playwright.
People
Kendrall + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kendrall 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
Kendrall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kendrall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kendrall 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kendrall a common name?
We classify Kendrall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kendrall most popular?
The single biggest year for Kendrall was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kendrall is about 37 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 Kendrall in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kendrall a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kendrall 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 Kendrall still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kendrall 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 Kendrall 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 share the name Kendrall?
You can see how many people share the name Kendrall on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.