Kendra
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Knowledge; Understanding
Background: The name Kendra originates from the Old English word 'cynn,' meaning 'knowledge' or 'race.' This element is often associated with various derivatives over time. Additionally, Kendra can be linked to the Greek name 'Kendra,' which suggests a connection to 'understanding,' further enriching its meaning through diverse language influences.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#379
Total births
98,460
Most popular decade
1980s
(73,668 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-429 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1936
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,375
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 38
- Peak rank
- #1,919
- Most recent year
- 2013
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,726
Female
- First year
- 1936
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #3,103
- Peak year
- 1987
- Peak year births
- 3,841
- Peak rank
- #77
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 412
- Recent rank
- #687
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).