Kinsley
Kinsley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
King's meadow or royal clearing.
Origin and history
Kinsley is an English surname derived from a place name meaning Cynesige's clearing or king's meadow. It gained momentum in the United States during the early 21st century as a trendy feminine given name. Today, it remains a popular choice for parents seeking a modern name with traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
50,016 babies in the United States have been named Kinsley since 1880. It ranks #584 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #68.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- GA (5 %)
- CA (5 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 425 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,985 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,306 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,182 |
Famous people named Kinsley
- Kinsley Funari: Actress
Nicknames
Kin, Kins, Kinny
Fun facts
- Kinsley transitioned from a traditional English habitational surname to a top-100 feminine given name in the United States in the 2010s.
- The name stems from Old English elements combining a personal name related to royalty or nobility with 'leah', meaning a meadow or clearing.