Kinsey
Meaningking's victory · English
- US rank
- #3,067
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #835 in 1998
53 babies were named Kinsey in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,249 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1968–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kinsey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 30,303 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kinsey, 53 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kinsey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKinsey first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #835. Today it's #3,067, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKinsey was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,205 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 30,303.
- TrendKinsey has slipped 1,249 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,067. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Kinsey means “king's victory”.
About the name Kinsey
Kinsey is a girl name of English origin meaning “king's victory”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-sey”. US birth records list Kinsey for girls from 1968 to 2025, in 51 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #835 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,067, with 53 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| 1970s | 5.6 | 178,891 girls |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,589 girls |
| 1990s | 110 | 9,078 girls |
| 2000s | 136 | 7,355 girls |
| 2010s | 114 | 8,786 girls |
| 2020s | 58 | 17,361 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.1 | 241,935 boys |
| 1920s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 502,513 boys |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 242,718 boys |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 436,681 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 521,739 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kinsey
What does the name Kinsey mean?
Kinsey means “king's victory” in English.
What is the origin of the name Kinsey?
Kinsey has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kinsey a boy or girl name?
Kinsey is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kinsey?
Kinsey ranked #3,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 53 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#835).