Kinsley Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kinsley Overview

Meaning

King’s meadow, royal, victory

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from an English surname. It evolved from the Old English words “cyning” (king) and “leah” (meadow or clearing).

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪnzli/

Popularity

Kinsley has seen a rise in usage across several English-speaking countries, including the USA, Canada, and Australia. In 2023, it was listed among the top 100 names for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cute, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, cheerful, independent, kind
A Deep Dive

Kinsley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kinslee, Kinsleigh, Kinsly, Kinslie, Kynsley

Common Nicknames

Kins, Kinsy, Kinny, Kiki

Diminutives

Kinsy, Kinsie, Kin

Famous People

  • Kinsley S. Bingham
    (American Politician)
  • Kinsley Scott Bingham
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Kinsley E. Steele
    (American Author)
  • Kinsley White
    (British Musician)
  • Kinsley Walker
    (Australian Actor)
  • Kinsley Adams
    (American Entrepreneur)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kinsley
    ("Kinsley," 2016 Film)
  • Kinsley
    ("The Kinsley Chronicles," Novel Series)
  • Kinsley
    ("Kinsley's Dilemma," TV Series)
  • Kinsley James
    ("The Edge of Seventeen," Film)
  • Kinsley Washington
    ("Grey's Anatomy," TV Series)
  • Kinsley Blake
    ("Kinsley's Song," Album)

Places

  • Kinsley City
    (Kansas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Kinsley?

Kinsley means “King’s meadow,” “royal,” or “victory.” Those named this are usually noble and nurturing, often seen as someone who is caring and has a strong connection to nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kinsley?

Kinsley has English origins. It is derived from the Old English words “cyning,” meaning “king,” and “leah,” meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” The name was historically used to describe a place associated with royalty and has become a first name in modern times.

Kinsley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kinsley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#572021#612022#682023
Top 3 Rankings#572021#592017#592020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kinsley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202368
(-7 from 2022)
3188
(-509 from 2022)
0.18225
202261
(-4 from 2021)
3697
(-184 from 2021)
0.20618
202157
(+2 from 2020)
3881
(+108 from 2020)
0.21663
202059
(+15 from 2019)
3773
(+265 from 2019)
0.21344
201974
(-11 from 2018)
3508
(-371 from 2018)
0.19118
201863
(-4 from 2017)
3879
(-171 from 2017)
0.20859
201759
(+27 from 2016)
4050
(+674 from 2016)
0.21438
201686
(+27 from 2015)
3376
(+591 from 2015)
0.17439
2015113
(+18 from 2014)
2785
(+339 from 2014)
0.14276
2014131
(+30 from 2013)
2446
(+465 from 2013)
0.12503
2013161
(+18 from 2012)
1981
(+222 from 2012)
0.10277
2012179
(+39 from 2011)
1759
(+299 from 2011)
0.09070
2011218
(+89 from 2010)
1460
(+414 from 2010)
0.07535
2010307
(+121 from 2009)
1046
(+304 from 2009)
0.05335
2009428
(+134 from 2008)
742
(+195 from 2008)
0.03664
2008562
(+195 from 2007)
547
(+161 from 2007)
0.02626
2007757
(+123 from 2006)
386
(+85 from 2006)
0.01824
2006880
(+65 from 2005)
301
(+39 from 2005)
0.01440
2005945
(+256 from 2004)
262
(+76 from 2004)
0.01291
20041201
(+34 from 2003)
186
(+16 from 2003)
0.00922
20031235
(+68 from 2002)
170
(+20 from 2002)
0.00847
20021303
(+141 from 2001)
150
(+20 from 2001)
0.00759
20011444
(+157 from 2000)
130
(+20 from 2000)
0.00656
20001601
(+339 from 1999)
110
(+29 from 1999)
0.00551
19991940
(+304 from 1998)
81
(+18 from 1998)
0.00416
19982244
(-242 from 1997)
63
(-8 from 1997)
0.00325
19972002
(+1300 from 1996)
71
(+36 from 1996)
0.00372
19963302
(-516 from 1995)
35
(-8 from 1995)
0.00183
19952786
(+202 from 1994)
43
(+4 from 1994)
0.00224
19942988
(+1405 from 1993)
39
(+16 from 1993)
0.00200
19934393
(-620 from 1992)
23
(-5 from 1992)
0.00117
19923773
(+435 from 1991)
28
(+4 from 1991)
0.00140
19914208
(+851 from 1990)
24
(+6 from 1990)
0.00118
19905059
(-702 from 1989)
18
(-3 from 1989)
0.00088
19894357
(+1919 from 1988)
21
(+9 from 1988)
0.00105
19886276
(-1993 from 1987)
12
(-7 from 1987)
0.00062
19874283
(+3466 from 1986)
19
(+11 from 1986)
0.00101
19867749
(-2889 from 1985)
8
(-7 from 1985)
0.00043
19854860
(+3291 from 1984)
15
(+8 from 1984)
0.00081
19848151
(-104 from 1983)
7
No change from 1983
0.00039
19838047
(+175 from 1982)
7
No change from 1982
0.00039
19828222
(+887 from 1981)
7
(+1 from 1981)
0.00039
19819109
(-932 from 1980)
6
(-1 from 1980)
0.00034
19808177
(-1232 from 1978)
7
(-1 from 1978)
0.00039
19790
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0
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0.0000
19786945
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8
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0.00049
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kinsley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#802021#912022#1292023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#702021#852022#852023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#482021#702022#742023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1532021#1522022#1962023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#362021#412022#472023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#352021#452022#382023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#382021#442022#492023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#392021#372022#472023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#552021#422022#702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#402021#492022#522023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#262021#342022#572023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#262021#452022#482023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#492021#612022#692023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#422021#492022#592023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#742021#832022#942023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#252021#282022#402023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#262021#402022#292023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#302021#242022#372023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1452021#1282022#1542023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#112021#52022#162023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#762021#802022#652023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#532021#442022#622023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#692021#652022#842023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#342021#682022#912023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#562021#672022#972023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#572021#662022#712023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#702021#602022#602023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#222021#302022#332023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#752021#412022#382023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#682021#462022#592023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#92021#282022#222023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#372021#342022#492023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1002021#942022#1132023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1362021#1552022#1502023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1672021#1302022#1622023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#462021#742022#742023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1032021#672022#832023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#932021#842022#812023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#192021#472022#552023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#242021#312022#232023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#752021#392022#462023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#592021#382022#652023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#362021#322022#562023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1392021#552022#522023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#292021#302022#1412023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#372021#472022#1002023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#792021#392022#1902023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#582020#382021#242023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1572021#692022#1652023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1012019#362020#292022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2122019

Popularity Rankings for Kinsley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#782021#932022#762023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6892018#7642020#8902022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#8562023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kinsley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Although Kinsley can be used for both boys and girls, its popularity leans towards girls, likely due to its lyrical quality.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kinsley

Kinsley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kinsley S. Bingham (Politician, 1808–1861): An American politician who served as Governor of Michigan and as a U.S. Senator.
  • Kinsley Scott Bingham (Basketball Player, born 1995): An American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.
  • Kinsley E. Steele (Author, born 1972): An American author known for her mystery and thriller novels.
  • Kinsley White (Musician, born 1988): A British singer-songwriter whose music blends pop and folk influences.
  • Kinsley Walker (Actor, born 1980): An Australian actor recognized for his roles in television dramas and films.
  • Kinsley Adams (Entrepreneur, born 1965): An American businesswoman and philanthropist, founder of a successful tech startup.
  • Kinsley ("Kinsley," 2016 Film): A drama that follows the life of a young woman named Kinsley as she navigates complex relationships and personal challenges.
  • Kinsley ("The Kinsley Chronicles," 2018 Novel Series): A series of novels that explore the adventures and growth of a girl named Kinsley through different stages of her life.
  • Kinsley ("Kinsley's Dilemma," 2020 TV Series): A TV series focusing on Kinsley, a woman caught between her career aspirations and personal life choices.
  • Kinsley James ("The Edge of Seventeen," 2016 Film): A high school student who faces the ups and downs of teenage life and relationships.
  • Kinsley Washington ("Grey's Anatomy," 2005 TV Series): A recurring character who works as a surgical intern at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
  • Kinsley Blake ("Kinsley's Song," 2019 Album): An album by a contemporary singer-songwriter inspired by personal stories and reflections.
  • Kinsley Cooper ("Riverdale," 2017 TV Series): A minor character involved in the mysteries and dramas of the town of Riverdale.
  • Kinsley Adams ("Kinsley's Secret," 2021 Novel): A novel about a woman named Kinsley who discovers a family secret that changes her life.
  • Kinsley ("The Kinsley Case," 2015 Film): A legal thriller about a young lawyer named Kinsley who takes on a high-stakes case.
  • Kinsley Wright ("The Kinsley Legacy," 2020 Novel): A historical fiction novel that traces the lineage and impact of the Kinsley family over generations.
  • Kinsley City (Kansas, USA): A small city in Edwards County known for being the midpoint of the United States.

Similar Names to Kinsley

Sibling Names for Kinsley

  • Alden
  • Bertram
  • Corwin
  • Dashiell
  • Emrys
  • Leander
  • Oswin
  • Peregrine
  • Quentin
  • Thaddeus

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