Kyndrick
A boy's name of Welsh origin with 37 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Kyndrick is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2009 to 2022, Kyndrick has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Kyndrick is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kyndrick is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a K-spelling variant of Kendrick, from the Welsh Cynwrig meaning 'high summit' or 'royal ruler,' composed of elements relating to height and sovereignty. It may also derive from the Old English Cyneric (king's ruler).
Kendrick has been rising strongly in American naming in recent years, given additional cultural resonance by the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Kyndrick is a K-initial respelling that gives the name a slightly more unusual written form, swapping the standard Ken- for the more distinctive Kyn- while keeping the same strong, confident two-syllable sound.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kyndrick is rooted in the Welsh tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2009 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Kyndrick’s rarity (37 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kyndrick has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #13487 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 27 | #10634 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #13619 | — |
The Story of Kyndrick
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Kyndrick is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kyndrick are most likely born between 2009 and 2022.
How rare is Kyndrick?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kyndrick is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2009–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13487 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10363 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10283 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11557 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10333 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13619 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2022