Kendall is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #594 in 2009 with 435 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 733 births ranking #360. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 4,559 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.