Find out how popular the first name Kendalyn has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kendalyn by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Kendalyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 23 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kendalyn.

The history of the first name Kendalyn

Kendalyn is a given name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to be a modern invention inspired by the English place name Kendal, likely combined with the popular suffix "-lyn". Kendal is a town in Cumbria, England, and the name is derived from the Old Norse word "kendale", meaning "valley of the river Kent".

The earliest recorded use of the name Kendalyn is relatively recent, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the Old Norse language and the naming conventions of the Vikings who settled in the area now known as Cumbria.

While there are no famous historical figures named Kendalyn, the name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Notable individuals with the name include Kendalyn Rae Adams (born 1990), an American actress and model, and Kendalyn Rose Phillips (born 1988), an American basketball player.

Other individuals with the name Kendalyn include Kendalyn Pape, an American volleyball player who played for the University of Arkansas in the early 2000s, and Kendalyn Saunders, a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her participation in the reality television show "The Launch" in 2018.

While the exact origins of the name Kendalyn are uncertain, its modern popularity and use as a given name can be attributed to the increasing trend of creating unique and personalized names by combining elements from different sources, such as place names and popular suffixes.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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