How Many People Are Named Kinsey?

Complete statistics for the name Kinsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kinsey
Rare
modern American coinage

Kinsey means 'royal' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 41,713 Americans are named Kinsey, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Kinsey are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~15,228
Living in US
1 in 21,766
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Royal
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,941
Worldwide Bearers
#142,656
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,911
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇰🇭 Cambodia
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
2
🇰🇷 South Korea
2
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇮🇱 Israel
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
243 (3%)
♀ Female
7,668 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
5,780
Would be under 30 (72%)
2,217
Would be 30–60 (28%)
62
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 8,059 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kinsey Through the Generations

Kinsey, a name that's been around since the early 2000s, saw its peak popularity in 2011 with 319 births. Today, there are 7,911 people named Kinsey living in the US, with most under 30 years old. This modern name is declining in usage, but it still holds a unique charm among its bearers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 965
California 470
Georgia 352
Florida 327
Ohio 294
Indiana 282
North Carolina 238
Missouri 196
Tennessee 188
Oklahoma 179

✨ Similar Names to Kinsey

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kinsey's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kinsey

How Many People Have the Name Kinsey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,228 people in the United States currently share the name Kinsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,766 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kinsey a Common or Rare Name?

Kinsey is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kinsey Mean?

Kinsey means "royal" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kinsey in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Kinsey Most Popular?

The name Kinsey reached peak popularity in 2011, with 319 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kinsey?

Approximately 15,228 people named Kinsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,228. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,766 Americans.

Is Kinsey a rare name?

Kinsey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,766 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kinsey mean?

Kinsey means "royal" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kinsey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Kinsey are male and 97% are female.

When was Kinsey most popular?

Kinsey peaked in 2011 with 319 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US15,228
All-Time Births15,228
1 in X1 in 21,766
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2011
World Rank#142,656
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.