How Many People Are Named Kinsley?

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

Kinsley
Very Rare
Old English

Kinsley is a rare name, given to just 47,526 babies in the U.S. ever, and now home to 47,206 people, making you one of 1 in 6,991 Americans. It peaked in 2017 with 4,064 births, showing its modern appeal.

~2,643
Living in US
1 in 125,406
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King's meadow or clearing
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Spirited Confident Warm Creative
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 is traditionally linked to freedom, adventure, and a restless curiosity about the world. People connected to the number 5 are thought to embrace change, seek new experiences, and bring an energetic, adaptable spirit to everything they do.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

47,330
Worldwide Bearers
#100,984
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
47,206
🇿🇲 Zambia
21
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
17
🇿🇦 South Africa
17
🇰🇪 Kenya
13
🇻🇪 Venezuela
7
🇮🇳 India
6
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5
🇨🇱 Chile
4
🇨🇳 China
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
211 (0%)
♀ Female
46,995 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
47,160
Would be under 30 (99%)
366
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 47,526 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Kinsley Through the Generations

Kinsley has seen a steady rise in popularity, with its peak in 2017 marking a significant moment when it was chosen for nearly 4,064 newborns. Despite being rare, the name has become increasingly common, with 99% of those named Kinsley being under 30. This makes it a distinctly modern choice. The gap between the total births (47,526) and the current living population (47,206) is small, indicating that most bearers are still quite young. The age distribution shows a vibrant, youthful demographic, with only a handful over 30 and none over 60, suggesting a name that’s firmly rooted in contemporary culture.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 4,161
Florida 2,425
Georgia 2,327
California 2,300
North Carolina 2,263
Ohio 2,125
Tennessee 1,829
Michigan 1,642
Pennsylvania 1,593
South Carolina 1,357

⭐ Famous People Named Kinsley

Kinsley is a given name of English origin that is a transferred use of an English place name and surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Kinsley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kinsley's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Kinsley

How Many People Have the Name Kinsley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,643 people in the United States currently share the name Kinsley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,406 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kinsley a Common or Rare Name?

Kinsley is classified as Very 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 Kinsley Mean?

Kinsley means "king's meadow or clearing" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kinsley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kinsley Most Popular?

The name Kinsley reached peak popularity in 2017, with 4,064 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Kinsley?

Approximately 2,643 people named Kinsley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,643. That works out to roughly 1 in 125,406 Americans.

Is Kinsley a rare name?

Kinsley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,406 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kinsley mean?

Kinsley means "king's meadow or clearing" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Kinsley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kinsley are male and 100% are female.

When was Kinsley most popular?

Kinsley peaked in 2017 with 4,064 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US2,643
All-Time Births2,643
1 in X1 in 125,406
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2017
World Rank#100,984
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.