Kindred
Pronunciation: [ k-IHNDR-ihd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kindred first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 157 babies have been named Kindred in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kindred is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,205 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,205
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Kindred
Kindred is a boy name .
Is Kindred a boy or girl name? Kindred is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,205 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,615. Kindred is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kindred is currently ranked #8,205 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kindred include Kin, Kind, Kindy, Kindie, Red, Redy, Redie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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