Kendrick
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Royal ruler, bold power
Origin: Old English/Welsh
Popularity: Ranked #535 in 2025 with 559 babies born.
History: Kendrick derives from the Old English 'Cyneric,' meaning royal power, or the Welsh 'Cynwrig,' meaning high summit. It has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries. It has been particularly popular in African-American communities and gained enormous cultural prominence through Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Kendrick? About 1 in 5,902 babies born in 2025 were named Kendrick, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kendrick
What does the name Kendrick mean?
Kendrick means “Royal ruler, bold power” from Old English/Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Kendrick?
Kendrick has Old English/Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Royal ruler, bold power”.
How popular is Kendrick?
Kendrick ranked #535 in 2025 — given to 559 babies that year.
When was Kendrick most popular?
Kendrick peaked in 2013 with 1,047 babies registered that year.
Is Kendrick a boy or girl name?
Kendrick is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kendricks in registered births are male.
Is the name Kendrick rising or falling in popularity?
Kendrick has risen 11814 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12349 in 2020 to #535 in 2025.
How long has Kendrick been recorded?
Kendrick appears in birth records across 114 years — from 1912 through 2025.