Kyndall
Kyndall is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley on the River Kent.
Origin and history
Kyndall is a modern spelling variant of Kendall, derived from an English surname and place name meaning valley on the River Kent. It has gained steady, moderate usage as a feminine given name in the United States over recent decades. Today, parents often choose it for its soft phonetic appeal and contemporary look.
Popularity in the United States
6,428 babies in the United States have been named Kyndall since 1880. It ranks #2125 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1271.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.7 %)
- NC (9.5 %)
- GA (9.4 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- AL (4.8 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 652 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,004 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,700 |
| 2020-2029 | 895 |
Nicknames
Kyn, Kenny, Kynnie
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone from Kendal, a town in Cumbria, England, derived from Celtic and Old Norse roots meaning valley on the River Kent.
- The spelling with 'y' and double 'l' reflects modern American naming trends from the late 20th century onwards.