Kinsey Unisex

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKIN-zee / /ˈkɪn.zi/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: 'king's meadow'; Irish: 'descendant of Caoinseach'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kinsey is primarily an English surname that has transitioned into a given name. It has roots in Old English, referring to a location associated with a king. The name has also been linked to Irish origins, where it denotes lineage. In modern times, Kinsey has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for boys.

Trend Summary

Kinsey has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kinsley

International Variants

Famous people named Kinsey

Kinsey Millhone is a fictional private investigator in the 'Alphabet' series by Sue Grafton.

Fictional characters named Kinsey

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kinsey was first seen in the United States in 1917. Kinsey has ranked as high as #1135 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kinsey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kinsey

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176
19186
19235
19246
19345
19385
19465
19527
19537
19555
19595
19665
19705
19758
19776
19789
19795
198112
198214
198310
19849
19857
19879
19885
198910
19906
19915
19925
199310
19948
19955
19976
200011
20016
20046
20056
20077
20087
20099
201011
20116
20155