Zyndall
Of uncertain meaning, potentially inspired by the name Zindell or Zinderneuf.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Zyndall. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyndall today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyndall births was 1960 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyndall. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Zyndall is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Zyndalls were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zyndall. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1960
9 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1960 SSA rank
#3,076
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Zyndall: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyndall from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 9 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyndall by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zyndall during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyndall
The name Zyndall has its origins in the ancient Germanic tribes of central Europe, dating back to around the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old High German words "zint" meaning "brave" or "bold" and "wald" meaning "ruler". The earliest known spelling was "Zintwald", which over time evolved into the more modern form of Zyndall.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the annals of the Frankish chronicles, where a warrior named Zyndall is mentioned as a member of the personal guard of King Clovis I, who reigned from 481 to 511 CE. This reference suggests that the name was already in use among the Germanic tribes that made up the Frankish kingdom.
In the 8th century, a monk named Zyndall is recorded as having been a scribe at the monastery of Fulda in modern-day Germany. His contributions to the preservation of ancient texts and manuscripts earned him recognition among his peers and helped maintain the legacy of the name.
During the Middle Ages, the name Zyndall gained some prominence in various regions of Europe. A notable bearer of the name was Zyndall of Flanders, a Flemish knight who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.
In the 16th century, a German explorer and cartographer named Zyndall Mercator made significant contributions to the field of cartography, producing some of the most accurate maps of his time. His work helped advance the understanding of geography and navigation, and his name became associated with these achievements.
Another famous bearer of the name was Zyndall von Moltke, a Prussian field marshal who played a crucial role in the successful military campaigns of the Prussian army during the 19th century. His strategic brilliance and leadership earned him a prominent place in military history.
While the name Zyndall has its roots in Germanic languages, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over the centuries. However, its rich history and associations with bravery, leadership, and intellectual pursuits have endured, making it a name with a strong and distinctive legacy.
People
Zyndall + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyndall as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zyndall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyndall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyndall going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Zyndall a common name?
We classify Zyndall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyndall most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyndall was 1960, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyndall is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zyndall in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyndall a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyndall in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zyndall still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyndall in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zyndall can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Zyndall?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.