Kendrys
A modern invented name potentially derived from Kendrick and Callistus.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kendrys. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kendrys today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kendrys births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kendrys. 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 Kendrys. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,270
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Kendrys: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kendrys 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 Kendrys during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kendrys
The name Kendrys is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots potentially dating back to the 5th century BC. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "kendron," which means "spur" or "prick," referring to a sharp point or spike. This could suggest a connection to warrior culture or weaponry in ancient Greek societies.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kendrys can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Xenophon, who lived from 430 BC to 354 BC. In his work "Anabasis," he mentions a soldier named Kendrys who fought alongside the Greek army during the Persian expedition.
Throughout the Byzantine Empire era, from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Kendrys was occasionally used among Greek-speaking populations in the region. However, it was relatively uncommon and did not gain widespread popularity during this time.
The earliest recorded instance of a notable figure bearing the name Kendrys is Kendrys of Tralles, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century AD. He is credited with contributing to the development of trigonometry and the calculation of eclipses.
In the 12th century, there was a Byzantine monk named Kendrys Palaiologos, who is mentioned in several historical accounts for his involvement in theological debates and his writings on religious matters.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian scholar and humanist named Kendrys Acciarisi (1474-1537) gained recognition for his work in translating and commenting on ancient Greek texts, particularly those of Aristotle and Plato.
Another individual of note was Kendrys Kastrioti (1592-1655), an Albanian military commander who played a significant role in the Ottoman-Habsburg wars, leading Albanian troops against the Ottoman Empire.
In more recent times, the name Kendrys has remained relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have borne it. For example, Kendrys Vasquez (1914-1992) was a Venezuelan poet and writer known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
While the name Kendrys has its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, it has been used sporadically throughout history in various regions, primarily among Greek-speaking populations and those with connections to the Byzantine Empire. Its rarity and unique origins have made it a distinctive name, carrying a sense of historical and cultural significance.
People
Kendrys + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kendrys 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
Kendrys: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kendrys?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kendrys 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 Kendrys a common name?
We classify Kendrys 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 Kendrys most popular?
The single biggest year for Kendrys was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kendrys is about 10 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 Kendrys in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kendrys a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kendrys 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 Kendrys still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kendrys 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 Kendrys 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 Kendrys?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.