Kinsley
Kinsley first appears in US records in 1978. It peaked in 2017, when 4,053 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,671.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kinsley popular?
Rising Kinsley has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 20,182 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,306 | |
| 2000s | 2,985 | |
| 1990s | 425 | |
| 1980s | 110 | |
| 1970s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kinsley mean?
Kinsley is an English place name meaning “king’s meadow.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kinsley mean?
Kinsley means King’s meadow. Kinsley is an English place name meaning “king’s meadow.”
What is the origin of the name Kinsley?
Kinsley is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Kinsley?
Kinsley is pronounced “KINZ-lee.”
Is Kinsley a boy or a girl name?
Kinsley is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kinsley a popular name right now?
Kinsley has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kinsley?
In 2025, Kinsley ranked #93 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kinsley most popular?
Kinsley was most popular in 2017, when about 4,053 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kinsley?
Names similar to Kinsley include Gracie, Everly, Daisy, Willow, Ivy.
What names go well with Kinsley?
English names that pair well with Kinsley include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.