Girl · #13,455 in 2026

Kindness

Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.

Current Rank
#13,455
Peak Rank
#13,455 (2023)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#13455
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kindness

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history
In English, the word kindness dates from approximately 1300, though the word's sense evolved to its current meanings in the late 14th century. The word "kindness" comes from the Old English "kyndnes," which is related to "kind," meaning "nature" or "family," or "love". This suggests that kindness was initially seen as a natural quality within one's kin.

The Story of Kindness

Kindness first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2023, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Kindnesss were born — ranking #13,455 that year. As of 2026, Kindness ranks #13,455 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Kindnesss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Names that sound like Kindness

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kindness is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kindness

What does the name Kindness mean?
Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward in return. It is a subject of interest in philosophy, religion, and psychology.
How popular is Kindness in 2026?
In 2026, Kindness ranks #13,455 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kindness most popular?
Kindness reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #13,455 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Kindness a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kindness is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kindness?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kindness include Rivera, Raemarie, Sohaila. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧
Rivera
Peak #13455
👧
Raemarie
Peak #13455
👧
Sohaila
Peak #13455
👧
Sienne
Peak #13455
👧
Astraya
Peak #13455
👧
Nooria
Peak #13455
👧
Tiferet
Peak #13455
👧
Kaiza
Peak #13455

About the name Kindness

Kindness is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Kindness's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #13,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Kindness's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.