Declining since 2011, #3,780 for girls today.
Popularity of Kyndal since 1969
Babies named Kyndal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 194 |
| 1990s | 650 |
| 2000s | 1,651 |
| 2010s | 1,823 |
| 2020s | 359 |
Meaning & origin
Kyndal is a modern respelling of the classic surname Kendall, part of the late-20th century trend of replacing 'e' with 'y' for a distinctive look. First recorded in the U.S. in 1969, the name saw its peak popularity in 2011, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, it has been falling in use, with a current rank of 3780 in 2025. Approximately 1 in 41212 newborn girls receives the name. The name has been most common in the state of North Carolina. The variant Kendall, its etymological source, traces back to Old English place names, but the Kyndal form is purely a modern graphical innovation. Parents today choose Kyndal for its fashionable 'y' spelling and soft, familiar sound.
Kyndal is a modern respelling of Kendall, which derives from an English surname and place name. The place name Kendall in Cumbria is believed to come from the Old English 'Cynetāle' or similar, meaning 'valley of the River Kent' or possibly 'royal valley' (from 'cyne' meaning royal). The spelling variation with 'y' became popular in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive forms.
Where Kyndal is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyn, Kynnie, Dally
Sibling names for Kyndal
Names that share Kyndal's style, for a brother or sister.
