Kendalyn
Every Kendalyn since 1964 — 1,091 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kendalyn
Kendalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,983 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,091 American babies have been named Kendalyn. Its peak came in 2014, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kendalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kendalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,983 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,254 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,478 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,727 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,457 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,875 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,978 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,890 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,515 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,962 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,456 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,830 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,147 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,245 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,200 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,231 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,772 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,955 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,020 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,893 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,644 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,298 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,169 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,564 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,534 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,995 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,134 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,094 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,918 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,790 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kendalyn in 2025?
Kendalyn ranked #6,983 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kendalyn?
1,091 babies have been named Kendalyn in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kendalyn most popular?
Kendalyn peaked in 2014, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Kendalyn a boy or girl name?
Kendalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kendalyn rising or falling?
Kendalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.