Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kinsley.
National Rank (2025)
#93
All-Time Peak Rank
#57 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
50,016
Unisex Distribution0.5% Boy / 99.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kinsley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kinsley
According to SSA data, Kinsley achieved its highest historical rank of #57 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 4,053 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 4.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kinsley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-4.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,053Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:8
1980s:110
1990s:425
2000s:2,985
2010s:26,306
2020s:20,182
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKin-sley
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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