gender neutral
Kendal
valley of the River Kent
About Kendal
Versatility stands as this name's greatest strength, working seamlessly across gender lines and cultural boundaries. It possesses a professional polish that serves well in any career path while remaining friendly and personable. The balanced structure—neither too short nor too long—makes it practical and pleasant to use daily. There's an outdoorsy, wholesome quality to it, perhaps suggesting someone grounded and genuine. It avoids the pitfalls of being overly trendy, instead maintaining steady appeal across decades. The name carries subtle sophistication without pretension, making it accessible to everyone while still feeling special. For parents wanting something established yet not overused, something that sounds both friendly and accomplished, this delivers perfectly without any compromises or concerns.
Popularity of the Name Kendal
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #859 | ||
| 1994 | #768 | #713 | |
| 1995 | #843 | #988 | |
| 1996 | #916 | ||
| 1997 | #946 | #760 | #954 |
| 1998 | #880 | ||
| 1999 | #991 | ||
| 2002 | #795 | ||
| 2003 | #704 | ||
| 2004 | #513 | ||
| 2005 | #666 | ||
| 2006 | #819 | ||
| 2007 | #912 | ||
| 2008 | #815 | ||
| 2009 | #783 | ||
| 2010 | #887 | ||
| 2011 | #786 | ||
| 2012 | #854 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Kendal
Names Similar to Kendal
Nicknames for Kendal
- Ken
- Kenny
- Kennie
- Dal
- Dally
Famous People Named Kendal
| Kendal Sheppard | Reality TV star |
| Kendal Nagorcka | Australian actress |
| Kendal Todd | American filmmaker |
| Kendal Schuler | Australian model |
| Kendal Rae | YouTuber and content creator |
| Kendal Gilding | Australian television presenter |
| Kendal Karter | American actress |
| Kendal Roberson | American basketball player |
| Kendal Levine | Singer-songwriter |
| Kendal Anderson | Canadian soccer player |
| Kendal Volz | American baseball player |
| Kendal Smith | British Paralympic swimmer |
| Kendal Manuel | American basketball player |
| Kendal Stubblefield | American volleyball player |
| Kendal Ulmer | Canadian snowboarder |
| Kendal McWade | American actress |
| Kendal Drew | Canadian actress |
| Kendal Pinder | Bahamian hurdler |
| Kendal Yonomoto | Canadian synchronized swimmer |
Characters Named Kendal
| Kendal Harris | Character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Kendal Ann Klinger | Character from the TV show "MASH" |
| Kendal Shepherd | Character from the novel "The Creeping" by Alexandra Sirowy |
| Kendal Van Dyke | Character from the TV show "The Mentalist" |
| Kendal Montgomery | Character from the TV show "The Young and the Restless" |
| Kendal Obbard | Character from the novel "In My Father's House" by Ann Rinaldi |
| Kendal Caffrey | Character from the TV show "White Collar" |
| Kendal Judge | Character from the novel "Everfound" by Neal Shusterman |
| Kendal Ozzel | Character from the "Star Wars" expanded universe |
| Kendal Darcy | Character from the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Kendal Rhodes | Character from the TV show "The Royals" |
| Kendal Perkins | Character from the novel "Dragonhaven" by Robin McKinley |
| Kendal Harker | Character from the novel "The Vampire Files" by P.N. Elrod |
| Kendal Broome | Character from the TV show "The Fall Guy" |
| Kendal Harmon | Character from the novel "Heartwood" by James Lee Burke |
| Kendal Weston | Character from the TV show "Jericho" |
| Kendal Chalmers | Character from the novel "The Forsyte Saga" by John Galsworthy |
| Kendal Pearson | Character from the TV show "Family Ties" |
| Kendal Luney | Character from the novel "The Ballroom on Magnolia Street" by Sharon Owens |