Total births
463
Unisex name · since 1984
Kyndel
463 babies named Kyndel in U.S. Social Security records since 1984, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 463
- total births
- 1984–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Kyndel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 463 recorded since 1984.
Kyndel has 463 recorded births among girls since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2021.
- 463 total births
- 1984–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
463 girls have been named Kyndel since 1984, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 463
- total births
- 1984–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kyndel was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
35 babies were named Kyndel in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
Kyndel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kyndel splits its recorded history at 2003: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kyndel at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2012
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Kyndel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2021
- Peak year (2012)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kyndel popularity over time - boys
28 total births recorded since 1998 (Kyndel as boys' name)
Kyndel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kyndel's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kyndel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s
2010s
179 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 179 births (39% of all-time use).
Kyndel by state
Where Kyndel concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 35 | 7.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Kyndel's total US births 7.6%
Even split
35 of 463 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyndel? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 463 babies named Kyndel. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 35 births.
When was Kyndel most popular? ▼
Kyndel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Kyndel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kyndel are Texas (35 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Kyndel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kyndel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 463 births, and as a boy's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Kyndel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kyndel since 1984 -- 38 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Kyndel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyndall, Kynlee, Kyndal, Kyndra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kyndel's data
- Kyndel's decade-level peak was the 2010s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kyndels (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kyndel
Nearby Names Like Kyndel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyndel
Kyndall Girl
#1515 6,428 births
Kynlee Girl
#1324 6,242 births
Kyndal Girl
#3598 4,688 births
Kyndra Girl
2,404 births
Kynslee Girl
#2343 2,147 births
Compare Kyndel side by side: Kyndel vs Kyndall Kyndel vs Kynlee Kyndel vs Kyndal
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kyndel: Baby Name Since 1984 - 463 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyndel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kyndel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.