Mckinley

Mckinley: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameSurname origin#714 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Mckinley

  • A female given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Rare spelling variant of McKinley.

How popular is Mckinley?

#714girls, 2025
423U.S. babies in 2025
#137peak rank (1896)
22,884babies since 1880

Since 1880, 13,098 girls and 9,786 boys in the U.S. have been named Mckinley (57% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #379 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #137 in 1896. In 2025 it ranked #714 for girls, with 423 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Mckinley FAQ

What does the name Mckinley mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname. Rare spelling variant of McKinley.

What is the origin of the name Mckinley?

Mckinley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Mckinley?

Since 1880, 13,098 girls and 9,786 boys in the U.S. have been named Mckinley (57% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #379 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #137 in 1896. In 2025 it ranked #714 for girls, with 423 babies given the name.

Is Mckinley a boy or girl name?

Mckinley is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (13,098 girls and 9,786 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.