Kinsley
Kinsley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kinsley
Root meaning: “Royal (a man's name)”
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English Cyne (“Royal (a man's name)”) + -s (“'s”) + lēah (“woodland clearing”).
How popular is Kinsley?
Since 1880, 50,016 girls and 227 boys in the U.S. have been named Kinsley (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #57 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #5587 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #93 for girls, with 2,683 babies given the name.
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Kinsley FAQ
What does the name Kinsley mean?
Kinsley traces back to a root meaning "Royal (a man's name)". A female given name transferred from the surname. From Old English Cyne (“Royal (a man's name)”) + -s (“'s”) + lēah (“woodland clearing”).
What is the origin of the name Kinsley?
Kinsley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Kinsley?
Since 1880, 50,016 girls and 227 boys in the U.S. have been named Kinsley (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #57 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #5587 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #93 for girls, with 2,683 babies given the name.
Is Kinsley a boy or girl name?
Kinsley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 50,016 girls and 227 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.