Kendri
A feminine name of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "from the royal valley".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kendri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kendri today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kendri births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kendri. 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 Kendri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,132
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Kendri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kendri 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 Kendri 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 Kendri
The name Kendri is a modern variation of the Greek name Kendros, which means "pure" or "unblemished." It is believed to have originated in the early Byzantine period, around the 5th century CE, when Greek culture and language were prevalent in parts of the Mediterranean region.
While the name Kendros itself is not found in ancient Greek texts or historical records, its roots can be traced back to the Greek word "kendron," meaning "center" or "core." This suggests that the name may have been derived from the idea of purity or integrity at one's core or center.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kendri can be found in medieval European records from the 12th century, where it was used as a variant spelling of the name Kendros. During this time, the name was predominantly found in regions with strong Byzantine or Greek cultural influences, such as parts of Italy and the Balkans.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kendri was Kendri of Salerno, an Italian philosopher and physician who lived in the late 12th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of medieval medicine and his translations of Arabic medical texts into Latin.
Another notable figure with the name Kendri was Kendri the Brave, a Byzantine warrior and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Turks in the 14th century. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Gallipoli in 1354.
In the 16th century, Kendri Vasilopoulou was a Greek educator and scholar who established one of the first schools for girls in the Ottoman Empire. She is celebrated for her efforts in promoting education and empowering women during a time when such opportunities were limited.
During the Renaissance period, Kendri Vitelli was an Italian painter and architect active in the late 15th century. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Florence.
In more recent history, Kendri Akhmatova was a Russian poet and writer who lived from 1889 to 1966. She is regarded as one of the most influential voices in 20th-century Russian literature and is celebrated for her lyrical poetry and her unwavering commitment to artistic freedom during the Soviet era.
While the name Kendri has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has evolved over time and gained popularity as a modern, gender-neutral name in various parts of the world.
People
Kendri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kendri 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
Kendri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kendri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kendri 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 Kendri a common name?
We classify Kendri 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 Kendri most popular?
The single biggest year for Kendri was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kendri is about 6 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 Kendri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kendri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kendri 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 Kendri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kendri 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 Kendri 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 Americans are named Kendri?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Kendri at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.