Kendrew
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,317 in 1999
8 babies were named Kendrew in the US in 2025. It has dropped 843 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kendrew you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kendrew, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kendrew would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKendrew first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #5,317.
- TrendKendrew has slipped 843 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kendrew
Kendrew is a boy name of Scottish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-rew”. US birth records list Kendrew for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 16 of those 35 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #5,317 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 796,460 boys |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 478,469 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 468,750 boys |
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Kendrew
What is the origin of the name Kendrew?
Kendrew has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Kendrew a boy or girl name?
Kendrew is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kendrew?
Kendrew ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#5,317).