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The name Kendrick peaked for girls at #4954 in 1987. Kendrick is also used for boys, ranking #478 in 2024.

The name Kendrick is a boy's name of Scottish, English origin meaning "royal ruler, champion; home ruler".

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This punchy surname has some favor in the last couple of decades—potentially due to rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was one of the quickest rising boy names in 2013 when it reached its high point at #318. It has since declined in popularity, but as of 2024, it remains in the US Top 500 and in the UK Top 1000.
 
The name has a number of origins and meanings, one of which is from the Welsh Cynwrig meaning "champion". Alternatively, it can derive from the Anglo-Saxon name Cyneric, meaning "royal ruler" or "king", and from the Scottish and Gaelic surnames, MacEanraig or <Machendrie, which ultimately mean "son of Henry", or "son of the home ruler".
 
Given to 641 boys in a recent count, notable bearers include baseball player Kendrick Nunn, footballer Kendrick Norton, drummer and bandleader Kendrick Scott and science writer Kendrick Frazier.

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The name Kendrick is currently ranked #478 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #318 in 2013. The name is most popular in KENDRICK, KENDRICK, and KENDRICK. Kendrick is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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