Kinsleigh
Kinsleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
King's meadow or royal clearing.
Origin and history
Kinsleigh is a modern English name derived from an Old English surname originally meaning 'Cynefrith's meadow' or 'king's meadow'. It represents a modern spelling variant of Kinsley that gained popularity in the United States during the 2010s. In recent years, it has become a recognizable choice among parents favoring trendy '-leigh' endings.
Popularity in the United States
2,346 babies in the United States have been named Kinsleigh since 1880. It ranks #3637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1214.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.9 %)
- GA (9.9 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- AL (7.1 %)
- FL (6 %)
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 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,218 |
| 2020-2029 | 992 |
Nicknames
Kinsey, Kins, Leigh
Fun facts
- Kinsleigh is a contemporary elaboration of Kinsley, adapting the trendy '-leigh' suffix.
- The original surname was tied to specific geographical locations in medieval England meaning royal meadow.