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Kindred

♀ Girl

Pronounced KIN-dred /ˈkɪn.drɛd/High

Meaning: From the English word kindred, 'family; kin; a group of related people; a close connection'; a word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Family; kin; those closely connected: Kindred is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word kindred, 'family; kin; a group of related people; a close connection'; a word-name; we note the word
U.S. rank (2025)#16185 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kindred comes from the English word kindred, 'family; kin; a group of related people; a close connection'; a word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; said 'KIN-dred').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word/virtue name. Rare, family-and-kin at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kindred means 'family; kin; a close connection' — a warm, modern word-name, used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'KIN-dred').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Kindred — word/virtue-name

Variations

KindraKyndred

Nicknames

Kin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kindred mean?

Kindred is English — 'family; kin; a close connection' (a word-name). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Kindred?

It's said KIN-dred /ˈkɪn.drɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kindred a boy or girl name?

Kindred is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Kindred?

Kindred is a very rare name in the U.S.

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