Find out how popular the first name Kyndal has been for the last 45 years (from 1979 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kyndal by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Kyndal is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 97% of people named Kyndal being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 45 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kyndal.

The history of the first name Kyndal

The name Kyndal is a variant spelling of the English name Kendal, which originated as a place name referring to the town of Kendal in Cumbria, England. The town's name is derived from the Old Norse words "ken" meaning "valley" and "dalr" meaning "dale" or "valley".

Kyndal likely emerged as an alternative spelling in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the trend of adding unique variations to traditional names. While the exact origin of this particular spelling is unclear, it follows a pattern of modifying the spelling of existing names to create new variations.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kyndal dates back to the late 20th century, but there are no significant historical references or famous individuals specifically associated with this spelling. However, the name Kendal has a longer history and has been borne by a few notable individuals.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Kendal was Kendal Hussey, an English landowner and nobleman who lived in the 13th century. Another early example is Kendal Wilcox, an English merchant and colonist who settled in New England in the 17th century.

In more recent history, Kendal Cronkhite was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions in the 1940s. Kendal Newell was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa in the late 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the name Kendal was Kendal Mintcake, an English mountaineer and explorer who led expeditions to the Himalayas in the early 20th century.

While the name Kyndal is a relatively modern spelling variation, it shares its linguistic roots and historical ties with the traditional English name Kendal, originating from the place name in Cumbria and carrying associations with the geographic and cultural heritage of that region.

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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