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Kendall

Girl name · 205 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kendall: 205 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 19 births in 2014.

Kendall is a name of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name *Ketill* combined with *dalr*, meaning "valley of the kettle" or "valley of the river Kent." It began as a habitational surname for those from the town of Kendal in Cumbria. Famous bearers include American fashion designer Kendall Jenner, who brought the name into the modern spotlight, and Kendall Schmidt, an actor and singer from the band Big Time Rush. The town of Kendal in Cumbria shares the name's root, though it is not named after a person. A notable variant is the spelling Kendal, which is more common in the UK, while Kendall is the preferred form in the United States.