Kendon
Kendon is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,632 in the US, popular nicknames include Ken, Key, and Kenie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kendon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 908 babies have been named Kendon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kendon is past its peak , currently ranked #7,632 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,632
- Total SSA Count
- 11
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Kendon
Kendon is a boy name .
Kendon is currently ranked #7,632 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kendon include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kendie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kendon include Kendrick, Kendall, Kendrix, Kendry, Kendell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis