Kendrix
Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 1,182 recorded births. Also given to 98 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Kendrix is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Kendrick, from the Welsh and English surname Cynwrig or Old English Cynric, meaning 'royal power' or 'champion, exalted ruler.'
The X ending gives this surname name an additional edge — Kendrix looks sharper on paper than the standard Kendrick. Rapper Kendrick Lamar has made the -rick spelling enormously famous, and Kendrix offers a slightly different take on the same strong, royal-heritage name.
EtymologyShow more
Kendrix is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Welsh naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Kendrix creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kendrix climbed 9379 spots in the last 20 years — from #10704 to #1325.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 578 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 336 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 63 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 50 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 99 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 56 | — |
The Story of Kendrix
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Kendrix is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kendrix are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Kendrix?
Only about 1 in every 24,828 babies born in 2024 was named Kendrix — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 578 births that decade.
Kendrix by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Kendrix per day would take 3.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(49 years, 1971–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145 | #1325 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1561 |
| 2022 | 131 | #1410 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1673 |
| 2020 | 91 | #1709 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2379 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2561 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3486 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3483 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2832 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3960 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3238 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4469 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4290 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5146 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6287 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11867 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7364 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11389 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10704 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kendrix as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Kendrix has also been given to 98 girls in the U.S. since 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024