Valley of the River Kent
Kendale is a variant of Kendall, which originated as an English surname referring to the Kentmere valley in Cumbria. It combines the river name Kent with the Old Norse word 'dalr', meaning valley. While rare, it offers a more phonetic and distinct spelling than the traditional Kendall.
Less common today
Kendale isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,110 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
