Kendra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kendra means 'royal' or 'born to nobility'.
Meaning of the Name Kendra
Kendra is a feminine given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'cyne' which means 'royal' or 'born to nobility'. Kendra is often considered to be a modern variant of the name Kendra. The name became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century and has since gained widespread usage. It is commonly associated with qualities such as strength, elegance, and grace.
Popularity of the Name Kendra
The popularity for the name Kendra peaked in popularity in the year 1987 with 3,841 births, which ranked number 160 out of 19,485 unique names for that year. Kendra had the most female births in 1987 with 3,841, which ranked number 77 out of 13,262 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 38, which ranked number 1,919 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kendra has declined sharply over the last ten years from 809 births to 416 births, a decline of -48.58%. Among females, Kendra has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 809 births to 416 births, a decline of -48.58%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kendra
- 20 Year Trend of Kendra: -70.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Kendra: -48.58%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kendra: -48.58%
Popularity of Kendra by State
Among females, Kendra was most popular in Southwestern states with 105 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 92 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kendra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 559 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 514 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 59 | 590 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 808 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 794 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 382 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 388 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 628 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 690 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 543 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 850 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 622 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 531 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 92 | 375 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 565 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kendra
- Total Births of Kendra: 389 (-6.43%)
- Female Births of Kendra: 389 (-6.43%)
Given the downward trend of Kendra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.43% decrease in total births, for a total of 389 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kendra have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 389 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.43%.