Generous, friendly, or of a specific type
Derived from the Middle English word 'kynde', the name signifies a person who is natural, well-born, or benevolent. While extremely rare as a first name, it carries a modern virtue-name appeal similar to Grace or Mercy. It also shares roots with the Germanic word for child.
About 9 girls were named Kind in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).