Kinlee
Kinlee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Fair warrior or learned, derived from Gaelic McKinley / Kinley roots.
Origin and history
Kinlee is a modern American name, created as a phonetic variant of Kinley or McKinley. It gained popularity in the early 21st century alongside similar surname-derived and 'ley' ending names. In the United States, it remains a moderate modern choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,681 babies in the United States have been named Kinlee since 1880. It ranks #3408 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1628.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20 %)
- OK (7.8 %)
- KY (6.3 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 420 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,763 |
| 2020-2029 | 473 |
Nicknames
Kin, Lee
Fun facts
- Kinlee evolved as a modern phonetic variation of the Scottish surname Kinley or McKinley.
- The name rose in usage during the 2000s alongside names ending in the '-lee' suffix.