Find out how popular the first name Kendyl has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kendyl by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Kendyl is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 97% of people named Kendyl being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 46 female babies and 6 male babies born with the name Kendyl.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 6 baby boys were named Kendyl in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Kendyl

The name Kendyl is a relatively modern English variant of the Welsh name Kendall, which itself derives from the Welsh words "cyn" meaning "chief" or "principal" and "dâl" meaning "valley" or "dale". The name is thought to have originated in the 12th or 13th century as a place name referring to the principal valley in a particular region of Wales.

While the name Kendall has been in use for centuries, the specific spelling Kendyl is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a more unique and feminine variation. There are no known historical references or famous individuals from earlier periods who bore this particular spelling.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Kendyl date back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when it began to be used as a given name for baby girls in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the late 20th and early 21st centuries, when it experienced a surge in popularity as a feminine alternative to the more traditional Kendall.

One of the first notable individuals to bear the name Kendyl was American actress Kendyl Shull, born in 1992. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans.

Another individual with the name Kendyl is Canadian singer-songwriter Kendyl Beatrice, born in 1993. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality television show Canadian Idol in 2008.

In the realm of sports, Kendyl Strickland is an American track and field athlete born in 1996, specializing in the long jump and triple jump events.

Kendyl Lindaman, born in 1998, is an American softball player who has represented the United States national team and played for the University of Florida.

Lastly, Kendyl Hilaire is a Canadian model and social media influencer, born in 1995, who has worked with various fashion brands and has a significant following on platforms like Instagram.

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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