Kyndal
Kyndal is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley of the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kyndal is a modern feminine variant of Kendall, derived from an English surname and place name referring to the valley of the River Kent in Cumbria. In the United States, it emerged as a contemporary spelling alternative during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,688 babies in the United States have been named Kyndal since 1880. It ranks #2554 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1742.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- TN (5.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 194 |
| 1990-2000 | 650 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,651 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,823 |
| 2020-2029 | 359 |
Nicknames
Kyn, Kinnie
Fun facts
- Kyndal is a phonetic respelling of Kendall that incorporates the letter 'y', a popular trend in late 20th-century American naming.
- The name originally traces back to Kendal in Cumbria, England, which grew around the valley of the River Kent.