Kinley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIN-lee / /ˈkɪnli/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: 'fair warrior'; Scottish: 'from the king's meadow'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kinley is derived from the Irish surname O'Ceanally, which means 'descendant of Ceanallach'. It has also been used as a place name in Scotland. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for girls.
Trend Summary
Kinley has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kinleigh
- Kynlee
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kinley was first seen in the United States in 1917. Kinley has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kinley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kinley
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |