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Kinsley Girl

Popularity: #85 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKINZ-lee / /ˈkɪnzli/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: King's meadow; Irish: Descendant of the king

Historical & Cultural Background

Kinsley originated as a surname in England, derived from a place name meaning 'king's meadow.' It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in the United States. The name reflects a trend of using surnames as first names, which has become increasingly common in modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Kinsley has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Kinsleigh
  • Kinslee

International Variants

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Famous people named Kinsley

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Fictional characters named Kinsley

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kinsley was first seen in the United States in 1978. Kinsley has ranked as high as #155 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Georgia, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Kinsley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kinsley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 221
8%
CA 167
6%
FL 156
6%
PA 142
5%
NC 139
5%
OH 123
4%
GA 119
4%
NY 118
4%
TN 106
4%
MO 92
3%
WA 82
3%
IN 81
3%
WI 78
3%
KY 75
3%
IL 73
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19788
19807
19816
19828
19837
19847
198515
19868
198719
198812
198921
199018
199124
199228
199323
199439
199543
199635
199771
199863
199981
2000110
2001130
2002150
2003170
2004186
2005262
2006301
2007386
2008547
2009743
20101,046
20111,460
20121,759
20131,981
20142,447
20152,786
20163,377
20174,051
20183,879
20193,509
20203,776
20213,885
20223,700
20233,198
20242,929