Kendyl
Kendyl is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley on the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kendyl is a modern feminine variant of Kendall, derived from an English surname and placename referring to the Kent River valley. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside the trend for gender-neutral surname-names given a trendy spelling twist. In the United States, it remains a moderately used choice with a contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
5,098 babies in the United States have been named Kendyl since 1880. It ranks #2435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1818.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 919 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,816 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,823 |
| 2020-2029 | 283 |
Nicknames
Kenny, Kenie, Ken
Fun facts
- Kendyl is a modern creative spelling of Kendall, swapping the final '-all' for '-yl'.
- The root name Kendall comes from Kendal in Cumbria, England, which means 'valley of the river Kent'.