The nameKendra

Kendra is an American girl's name of the 1980s, fresh and modern sounding.

Meaning

Kendra is often seen as a feminine of Kendrick or Ken. Its exact origin is uncertain.

Origin

English, probably a modern creation.

History

Kendra peaked at 77th in the United States in 1987.

Famous people named Kendra

Popularity of the name Kendra

Kendra in the United States

688thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1987peak year (3,863 births)
98,460babies named Kendra in the United States since 1880
01,9323,863 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Kendra was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 24,556 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Kendra. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Kendra in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 442 births a year on average, against 762 in the five years before.

Kendra in the United Kingdom

1296thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2008peak year (68 births)
887babies named Kendra in the United Kingdom since 1997
03468 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Kendra was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 351 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Kendra. Half of all babies named Kendra in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 26 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.

Kendra in France

1590thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (100 births)
1,595babies named Kendra in France since 1900
050100 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Kendra

Names from the same generation as Kendra, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kendra mean?

Kendra is often seen as a feminine of Kendrick or Ken. Its exact origin is uncertain.

What is the origin of the name Kendra?

English, probably a modern creation.

Is Kendra a girl's or a boy's name?

Kendra is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Kendra?

In 2024, Kendra was the 688th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 412 births.

What are the variants of the name Kendra?

Variants and related names of Kendra include Kendrick and Kenneth.

What are good sibling names for Kendra?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Molly, Darlene, Marilyn and Melinda for a sister, Andy, Johnny, Nelson and Bobby for a brother.

Who are famous people named Kendra?

Kendra Wilkinson, television personality; Kendra Harrison, hurdler; Kendra Scott, designer.