Kendalyn
2025 SSA
About Kendalyn
Kendalyn is a modern feminine name that blends elements of popular names like Kendall and the -lyn suffix that appears in many contemporary girls' names. It likely originated as a variation of Kendall, which was originally an English surname derived from the place name in Cumbria, meaning "valley of the River Kent." Kendalyn has a melodic quality with its three syllables and soft ending. While not among the most common names, it has gained some traction in the United States since the early 2000s as parents seek distinctive yet familiar-sounding names. Its appeal lies in combining traditional elements with a fresh, feminine twist.
Pronounced KEN-dah-lin.
As of October 2026, Kendalyn ranked #6983 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2830 for girls in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,830 | 61 | 34.1 |
| 2015 | #3,455 | 46 | 25.8 |
| 2016 | #3,961 | 38 | 21.4 |
| 2017 | #3,514 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #2,888 | 58 | 34.1 |
| 2019 | #2,977 | 55 | 32.8 |
| 2020 | #3,873 | 37 | 22.9 |
| 2021 | #4,455 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #4,724 | 29 | 17.7 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |