Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kinsley is an English name that means 'king's meadow' and originates from an Old English surname referring to a place in England. It has evolved from its early forms and has become popular in modern times, particularly in the U.S. The name carries a contemporary charm and is often associated with uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪnzli/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Kinsley is derived from an Old English surname that originally referred to a place in England. It is composed of the elements 'cyning' meaning 'king' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'.
Meaning
king's meadow
Language Evolution
Old English: Cyninges leah, Middle English: Kynesley, Modern English: Kinsley
Historical Usage
Kinsley began to gain popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a fashionable choice for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Kinsleigh, Kynsley, Kinslea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kinsley is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and charm.
Famous People
Kinsley McCulloch, notable social media personality, Kinsley Beech, emerging actress
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 4,064 peak births in 2017
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12454th of 24088 | 52 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7476th of 23106 | 125 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14677th of 19264 | 15 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4586th of 27321 | 313 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 612th of 35406 | 7,465 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 83rd of 30306 | 39,518 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
77.76% 4039th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.18% 604th/4582 |
35.53% 1835th/5164 |
5.17% 378th/7313 |
15.10% 1127th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.51% 60th/3984 |
2.90% 130th/4487 |
0.92% 63rd/6822 |
2.15% 135th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in South Carolina across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12454th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7476th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14677th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4586th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 612th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 83rd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.