Mckinley
Meaningson of Finlay · Scottish
- US rank
- #712
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #379 in 2015
393 babies were named Mckinley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 158 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
US births per million boys, 1890–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mckinley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,090 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mckinley, 393 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mckinley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMckinley first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #379.
- Then vs nowMckinley is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,320 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,090.
- TrendMckinley has slipped 158 places over the last five years and now sits at #712. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMckinley is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #221, followed by Oregon (#320) and Iowa (#354). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Mckinley means “son of Finlay”.
About the name Mckinley
Mckinley is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “son of Finlay”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Mckinley for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 47 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #379 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #712, with 393 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 1990s | 36 | 28,027 girls |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,836 girls |
| 2010s | 412 | 2,426 girls |
| 2020s | 286 | 3,493 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 414 | 2,413 boys |
| 1900s | 415 | 2,412 boys |
| 1910s | 98 | 10,160 boys |
| 1920s | 114 | 8,793 boys |
| 1930s | 87 | 11,531 boys |
| 1940s | 61 | 16,335 boys |
| 1950s | 47 | 21,177 boys |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,407 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 40,917 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,401 boys |
| 1990s | 40 | 24,759 boys |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,861 boys |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,560 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,023 boys |
Other spellings of Mckinley
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Mckinley
What does the name Mckinley mean?
Mckinley means “son of Finlay” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Mckinley?
Mckinley has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Mckinley a boy or girl name?
Mckinley is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Mckinley?
Mckinley ranked #712 for US girls in 2025, given to 393 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#379).