Kyndal
Primarily a girl's name of Old Norse origin with 4,649 recorded births. Also given to 139 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Kyndal has 4,649 recorded U.S. births across 55+ years, peaking at 276 in 2011. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Kyndal ranks #3601 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kyndal is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a variant spelling of Kendal, from the Old Norse river name Kenet and dalr ('valley'), meaning 'valley of the River Kent' — the picturesque Cumbrian town in northern England.
With over 4,600 recorded U.S. births, Kyndal gives the place-name Kendal a softer, more feminine Y spelling. It's a name of gentle landscapes and northern English heritage, worn with the modern -al ending that gives it a clean, contemporary feel.
EtymologyShow more
Kyndal first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1969. Arriving in the 1960s, Kyndal appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Old Norse classification suggests a path from old norse linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kyndal was #1318 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3601, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 320 | #2858 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,823 | #1397 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 1,651 | #1360 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 650 | #2327 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 194 | #5377 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | #9564 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #8041 | — |
The Story of Kyndal
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Kyndal is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Kyndal are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Kyndal?
Only about 1 in every 83,721 babies born in 2024 was named Kyndal — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 1,823 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kyndal by the numbers
- Would fill 97 school buses
- Meeting one Kyndal per day would take 12.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1969–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | #3601 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3500 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2844 |
| 2021 | 76 | #2377 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1970 |
| 2019 | 102 | #1936 |
| 2018 | 96 | #2034 |
| 2017 | 118 | #1772 |
| 2016 | 142 | #1570 |
| 2015 | 177 | #1343 |
| 2014 | 219 | #1141 |
| 2013 | 208 | #1157 |
| 2012 | 257 | #982 |
| 2011 | 276 | #936 |
| 2010 | 228 | #1094 |
| 2009 | 198 | #1247 |
| 2008 | 212 | #1204 |
| 2007 | 186 | #1313 |
| 2006 | 165 | #1386 |
| 2005 | 196 | #1178 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kyndal as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Kyndal has also been given to 139 boys in the U.S. since 1993.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024