Is Mckinley a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Mckinley is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Mckinley?

It’s currently ranked #590 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Mckinley?

muh-KIN-lee · IPA: /məˈkɪnli/

Mckinley Unisex

Q: What does Mckinley mean?

Irish: son of the fair warrior; Scottish: from the grassy meadow

Popularity: #900 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-KIN-lee / /məˈkɪnli/

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: 'son of the fair warrior'; Scottish: 'from the grassy hill'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name McKinley has roots in both Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with nobility and land ownership. It gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name is also linked to notable figures in American history, including President William McKinley.

Trend Summary

McKinley has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Mckinly
MacKinley

International Variants

Mackinley (English)

Famous people named Mckinley

McKinley Morganfield, known as Muddy Waters, was an influential American blues musician.

McKinley Wright is a professional basketball player known for his college career at the University of Colorado.

McKinley Belcher III is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series and films.

Fictional characters named Mckinley

McKinley is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mckinley was first seen in the United States in 1890. Mckinley has ranked as high as #743 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Louisiana, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Mckinley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mckinley (2022)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NC	10	67%
FL	5	33%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1890	7
1891	5
1892	11
1893	15
1894	19
1895	34
1896	121
1897	115
1898	79
1899	72
1900	133
1901	77
1902	58
1903	45
1904	60
1905	35
1906	35
1907	39
1908	32
1909	36
1910	27
1911	20
1912	38
1913	45
1914	54
1915	60
1916	74
1917	102
1918	108
1919	125
1920	148
1921	105
1922	136
1923	123
1924	125
1925	102
1926	123
1927	144
1928	127
1929	119
1930	107
1931	106
1932	103
1933	94
1934	80
1935	98
1936	69
1937	97
1938	82
1939	79
1940	75
1941	73
1942	96
1943	83
1944	97
1945	92
1946	82
1947	97
1948	98
1949	109
1950	114
1951	93
1952	91
1953	96
1954	107
1955	96
1956	86
1957	101
1958	85
1959	79
1960	72
1961	92
1962	62
1963	57
1964	74
1965	58
1966	63
1967	42
1968	45
1969	53
1970	33
1971	53
1972	40
1973	33
1974	25
1975	45
1976	39
1977	55
1978	39
1979	41
1980	54
1981	49
1982	39
1983	43
1984	38
1985	52
1986	44
1987	60
1988	40
1989	49
1990	57
1991	68
1992	64
1993	68
1994	82
1995	86
1996	86
1997	89
1998	90
1999	93
2000	111
2001	94
2002	99
2003	77
2004	90
2005	76
2006	79
2007	70
2008	61
2009	77
2010	74
2011	87
2012	84
2013	64
2014	72
2015	73
2016	68
2017	68
2018	52
2019	67
2020	63
2021	62
2022	49
2023	45
2024	24