US Popularity:941
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Scottish, Irish
Meaning:Royal power, bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
If Kendrick Lamar is your greatest champion, then give your baby boy this fitting first name. The Grammy-winning rapper has put Kendrick, meaning "chief hero," on the map since 2013. But Kendrick has a long and rich history, including Welsh origins from the name Cynwig and Anglo-Saxon roots in Cyneric, meaning "royal power" or "bold power." Also boasting Scottish and Irish roots, Kendrick means "son of Henry" from Mac Eanruig and Mac Éanraic. Like the generation-defining songwriter and producer, your baby Kendrick will no doubt be a winner with a bright and creative attitude. Book-ended by the letter "K," this long-standing name feels fresh and modern, too.

Kendrick Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kendrick is currently #1863 on The Bump
Boy:Kendrick is currently #550 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kendrick is currently #941 in U.S. births
Boy:Kendrick is currently #316 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#941
in 2022
- 84
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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