Kendrel
A unique name potentially derived from the English surname Kendall or Kendrick.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kendrel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kendrel today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kendrel births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kendrel. 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 Kendrel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,457
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kendrel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kendrel 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 Kendrel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kendrel
The name Kendrel is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, which was spoken by various tribes and communities in parts of what is now known as Western Europe, particularly in modern-day Britain and Ireland. The name is thought to derive from the Celtic root words "cenn" meaning "chief" or "leader," and "rel" meaning "radiant" or "bright."
The earliest recorded use of the name Kendrel dates back to the 6th century AD, when it appeared in ancient Welsh and Irish texts as a name given to notable figures and chieftains. It was a popular name among the Celts, who valued strength, leadership, and wisdom.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Kendrel can be found in the ancient Welsh epic poem "Y Gododdin," which recounts the story of a legendary battle between the Britons and the Saxons. The poem mentions a warrior named Kendrel, who is praised for his bravery and prowess in battle.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Kendrel ap Mervyn was a Welsh prince and ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. He is recorded in the Annales Cambriae, an ancient Welsh chronicle, for his military campaigns against the Vikings and his efforts to unite the Welsh kingdoms.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kendrel gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes in parts of Britain and France. One notable figure was Kendrel de Montfort, a 12th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Kendrel Stewart was a prominent figure in the court of King James V of Scotland. He served as a trusted advisor and diplomat and played a key role in negotiations with England and other European powers.
Over the centuries, the name Kendrel has appeared in various literary works and historical records, although its popularity has waxed and waned across different regions and time periods. Despite its Celtic origins, the name has been adopted and adapted by various cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and influence throughout history.
People
Kendrel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kendrel 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
Kendrel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kendrel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kendrel 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 Kendrel a common name?
We classify Kendrel 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 Kendrel most popular?
The single biggest year for Kendrel was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kendrel is about 19 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 Kendrel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kendrel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kendrel 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 Kendrel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kendrel 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 Kendrel 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 are called Kendrel?
Find out how many people share the name Kendrel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.