Kendal
Meaning
place name, "valley of the River Kent"
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kendal peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 6
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Kendal
Most people given the name Kendal in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kendal deep dive
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