Kendall is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4632 in 2014 with 3 recorded births. This places Kendall in the bottom 23% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 9 births ranking #2097. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 110,712 boys born was named Kendall. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Kendall began as an English surname and place name and is usually understood to refer to the valley of the River Kent. As a first name it feels tailored, modern, and unisex.
Surname-style names became increasingly popular as given names in the twentieth century, and Kendall fits that pattern well. Its smart, streamlined sound has helped it stay current for girls and boys alike.