How Many People Are Named Mckinley?

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

Mckinley
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Mckinley is a very rare female name, with only 17,661 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 18,685 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 64% of those named Mckinley being under 30.

~23,014
Living in US
1 in 14,402
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, insight, and visionary thinking.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,689
Worldwide Bearers
#100,468
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
17,661
🇸🇪 Sweden
3
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇰🇪 Kenya
2
🇸🇬 Singapore
2
🇶🇦 Qatar
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇪🇸 Spain
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,059 (29%)
♀ Female
12,602 (71%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
14,371
Would be under 30 (64%)
1,972
Would be 30–60 (9%)
6,113
Would be over 60 (27%)

All 22,456 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
5

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

📜 Mckinley Through the Generations

Mckinley has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 934 births. Today, the average age of someone named Mckinley is 38, with a significant portion of the population under 30. This indicates that Mckinley is a name embraced by younger generations, with 14,371 individuals under 30 compared to 1,972 aged between 30 and 60, and 6,113 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,473
North Carolina 1,180
Georgia 932
Virginia 880
Tennessee 805
Mississippi 777
Alabama 730
California 632
South Carolina 628
Louisiana 625

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mckinley's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Mckinley

How Many People Have the Name Mckinley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,014 people in the United States currently share the name Mckinley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,402 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Mckinley a Common or Rare Name?

Mckinley 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 Mckinley Mean?

Mckinley means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mckinley in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

When Was Mckinley Most Popular?

The name Mckinley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 934 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 Mckinley?

Approximately 23,014 people named Mckinley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,014. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,402 Americans.

Is Mckinley a rare name?

Mckinley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,402 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mckinley mean?

Mckinley means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Mckinley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Mckinley are male and 71% are female.

When was Mckinley most popular?

Mckinley peaked in 2014 with 934 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 US23,014
All-Time Births23,014
1 in X1 in 14,402
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year2014
World Rank#100,468
Male %29%
Female %71%

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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.