How Many People Are Named Mckinnley?

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

Mckinnley
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Mckinnley is a very rare female name, with only 561 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 588,377 Americans. This name peaked in popularity in 2011 with 51 births, but it's still considered a modern choice, with nearly all its bearers under 30.

~146
Living in US
1 in 2,270,201
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of McKinley
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

614
Worldwide Bearers
#1,366,219
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
561
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
71 (13%)
♀ Female
490 (87%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
548
Would be under 30 (97%)
18
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 566 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: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
9

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

📜 Mckinnley Through the Generations

Mckinnley stands out as a name that's been embraced by a younger generation, with 97% of its bearers being under 30 years old. The name's peak year was 2011, when 51 babies were given this moniker, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the trend has been slowly declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name that's becoming less common as time passes.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Mckinnley

How Many People Have the Name Mckinnley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 146 people in the United States currently share the name Mckinnley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mckinnley a Common or Rare Name?

Mckinnley 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 Mckinnley Mean?

Mckinnley means "creative variant of McKinley" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mckinnley in SSA data, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.

When Was Mckinnley Most Popular?

The name Mckinnley reached peak popularity in 2011, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Mckinnley?

Approximately 146 people named Mckinnley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 146. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,270,201 Americans.

Is Mckinnley a rare name?

Mckinnley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mckinnley mean?

Mckinnley means "creative variant of McKinley" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Mckinnley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 13% of people named Mckinnley are male and 87% are female.

When was Mckinnley most popular?

Mckinnley peaked in 2011 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US146
All-Time Births146
1 in X1 in 2,270,201
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2011
World Rank#1,366,219
Male %13%
Female %87%

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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.