Lendall
A variant spelling of the English masculine name Kendall meaning "valley of the River Kent".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Lendall. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lendall today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lendall births was 1959 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lendall. 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
- • The typical person named Lendall is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lendalls were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lendall. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1959
8 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1959 SSA rank
#3,162
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Lendall: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lendall from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lendall 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 Lendall during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lendall
The given name Lendall has its origins in the English language, tracing back to the Middle English era, which spanned from the 11th to the 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "lænde" meaning "land" and "heall" meaning "hall" or "mansion." Thus, the name Lendall could have originally referred to someone who owned or resided in a prominent dwelling on a sizable estate.
While the name itself does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components carry historical significance. The concept of land ownership and the establishment of grand halls or manors were integral aspects of the feudal system that prevailed during the Middle Ages in England.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lendall can be traced back to the 16th century in England. One notable figure bearing this name was Lendall Chadderton, an English academic and clergyman born in 1536. He served as the Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and was appointed as the Bishop of Chester in 1579.
Another historical figure named Lendall was Lendall Wilkinson, a British naval officer who lived in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a lieutenant on HMS Belleisle during the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which marked a pivotal victory for the American forces against the British.
In the realm of literature, Lendall Pitts Basshor was an American author and educator who lived from 1889 to 1931. He is best known for his book "A Guide to Models for Study and Devotion," which explored various artistic and literary works from a religious perspective.
Moving into the 20th century, Lendall Terry was a prominent American football coach who made significant contributions to the sport. Born in 1892, he served as the head coach of the University of Kansas from 1918 to 1938, leading the team to several successful seasons and establishing a strong football program.
Lastly, Lendall Alexander Bateman was a British politician and businessman born in 1927. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party and held various positions within the British government, including Minister of State for Industry and Information Technology in the 1970s.
People
Lendall + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lendall as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lendall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lendall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lendall 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Lendall a common name?
We classify Lendall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lendall most popular?
The single biggest year for Lendall was 1959, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lendall is about 77 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 Lendall in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lendall a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lendall 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 Lendall still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lendall 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 Lendall 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 common is the name Lendall?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.