Kendrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Kendrick is of Old English origin, meaning 'royal power' or 'bold ruler'. It evolved from the Old English name 'Cyneheard' and has seen various forms over time. The name is currently perceived positively, often associated with creativity and strength, particularly in modern culture. It has no direct biblical relevance, but it has gained popularity in the late 20th century and features notable individuals in music and sports.

The name Kendrick is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kendrick has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kendrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2054th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1749th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1364th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 466th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 372nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 499th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 408th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7978th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7652nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14712th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12951st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kendrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kendrick"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkɛn.drɪk/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Kendrick is derived from the Old English name 'Cyneheard', which means 'royal power' or 'bold ruler'. It is formed from the elements 'cyne', meaning 'royal', and 'heard', meaning 'hardy' or 'brave'.

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Meaning

royal power, bold ruler

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Language Evolution

Cyneheard, Kendric, Kendrick

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Historical Usage

Kendrick gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, likely influenced by various cultural factors including the rise of hip-hop culture.

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Variants & Derivatives

Kendric, Kendry, Ken

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Modern Popularity & Image

The name Kendrick is often associated with creativity and strength, largely due to its association with notable figures in music and entertainment.

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Famous People

Kendrick Lamar (American rapper), Kendrick Perkins (former professional basketball player), Kendrick Nunn (professional basketball player)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kendrick"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Kendrick"

"Kendrick" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2054th of 7545 246
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1749th of 6773 309
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1364th of 7552 614
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 466th of 10718 4,857
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 372nd of 16616 9,493
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 499th of 24088 8,093
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 408th of 23106 9,376
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7978th of 19264 76
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7652nd of 27321 149
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 14712th of 35406 80
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 12951st of 30306 75

Regional Popularity of "Kendrick" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 81.94%
1130th/1379
96.75%
2289th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 82.83%
1949th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.27%
1409th/2227
64.77%
1574th/2430
61.62%
1758th/2853
52.76%
1464th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
21.08%
619th/2937
27.85%
970th/3483
8.78%
309th/3518
21.02%
850th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
14.84%
547th/3685
18.15%
812th/4475
4.22%
219th/5194
10.05%
635th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
12.99%
595th/4582
15.05%
777th/5164
4.87%
356th/7313
9.63%
719th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
9.46%
377th/3984
9.20%
413th/4487
5.26%
359th/6822
8.38%
526th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Kendrick" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
7313th/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Kendrick"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kendrick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.