Kinsey Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Kinsey

"A surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2011 👥 8,059 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
8,059
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Kinsey Mean?

Kinsey may refer to:Kinsey (surname) Alfred Kinsey the Kinsey Reports, a pair of books on sexuality by Alfred Kinsey. the Kinsey scale of sexual orientation, invented by Alfred Kinsey, or person's orientation as measured on that scale, as in "Kinsey 6" the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, founded by Alfred Kinsey Kinsey (documentary), a 2005 film aired on the PBS series American Experience Kinsey (film), a 2004 biographical film about Alfred Kinsey, written and directed by Bill Condon Kinsey Millhone, the heroine in Sue Grafton's "alphabet mysteries" of books Kinsey , a former British TV programme Kinsey, Alabama, a town in the United States Kinsey, Indiana, an unincorporated community in the United States Kinsey, Montana, an unincorporated community in the Un

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Kinsey may refer to:Kinsey (surname) Alfred Kinsey the Kinsey Reports, a pair of books on sexuality by Alfred Kinsey. the Kinsey scale of sexual orientation, invented by Alfred Kinsey, or person's orientation as measured on that scale, as in "Kinsey 6" the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, founded by Alfred Kinsey Kinsey (documentary), a 2005 film aired on the PBS series American Experience Kinsey (film), a 2004 biographical film about Alfred Kinsey, written and directed by Bill Condon Kinsey Millhone, the heroine in Sue Grafton's "alphabet mysteries" of books Kinsey , a former British TV programme Kinsey, Alabama, a town in the United States Kinsey, Indiana, an unincorporated community in the United States Kinsey, Montana, an unincorporated community in the Un

Root Element
Kinsey
Core Meaning
"A surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Kinsey

K 2
I 9
N 5
S 1
E 5
Y 7
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Kinsey in Numbers

8,059 US bearers
2011 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Kinsey" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~8,059 people named Kinsey in the US. Peaked in 2011 with 319 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Kinsey?

The Life Path number for Kinsey is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 6.

Is Kinsey a boy or girl name?

Kinsey is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 4% male and 96% female.

How many people are named Kinsey in the US?

Approximately 8,059 people in the United States are named Kinsey. The name peaked in 2011 with 319 recorded uses.

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