Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Kendallyn since 1994
Babies named Kendallyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Kendallyn is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1994, part of a wave of compound names blending established names with the fashionable suffix -lyn. It peaked in popularity in 2014, but has been in decline since 2013, reflecting a broader shift away from the -lyn trend. While it has not reached the top 1000 nationally, its usage pattern mirrors that of similar invented names, with occasional appearances across various states though no single state dominance. The name's trajectory remained stable in the 2010s before its recent decline.
Kendallyn is a modern coinage, blending the name Kendall, which itself derives from an English surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent', with the fashionable feminine suffix -lyn (from names like Lynn or Marilyn). It first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1990s and saw peak usage in the 2010s, reflecting the trend of creating compound names with familiar elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenny, Lyn, Kendy
Variants: Kendalyn, Kendelyn, Kendallynn
Sibling names for Kendallyn
Names that share Kendallyn's style, for a brother or sister.
