Kyndell
Primarily a girl's name of American origin with 581 recorded births. Also given to 64 boys.
Meaning & Origin
When Kyndell hit its peak of 39 births in 2015, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Kyndell has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Kyndell ranks #11647 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kyndell is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a variant of Kendall with a distinctive Kyn- spelling, drawing from the Old English surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent.'
Kendall surged as a girl name in the 2000s–2010s, boosted by reality TV personality Kendall Jenner. Kyndell's spelling gives it a more unusual, individualized identity within this popular name family. With over 580 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine appreciation.
EtymologyShow more
Kyndell is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Kyndell creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kyndell was #5010 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11647, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 53 | #10237 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 242 | #5775 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 196 | #6576 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 74 | #10692 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 16 | #11571 | — |
The Story of Kyndell
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Kyndell is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Kyndell are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Kyndell?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kyndell — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 242 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kyndell by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Kyndell per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1980–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11647 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9324 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14530 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7473 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8210 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7201 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7583 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6417 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6302 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3889 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6327 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4829 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5044 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4632 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5521 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6955 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6467 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6210 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6494 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5184 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kyndell as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Kyndell has also been given to 64 boys in the U.S. since 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2024