Kinley
Peaked at #180 nationally in 2012, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1917, Kinley has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
Play with Kinley
Not quite the name you're after? Generate nicknames and more, based on Kinley.
Pick a style above and hit Generate to see AI-suggested nicknames.
Kinley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#180
in 2012
Current rank
#617
in 2024
Years tracked
41
1979–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1979, Kinley reached its peak popularity for girls in 2012, ranking #180 nationally with 1,750 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #209 (2014) to #617 (2024) — a 66% drop.
As of 2024, Kinley ranks #617 nationally for girls, with 483 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #617 | 483 |
| 2023 | #597 | 499 |
| 2022 | #526 | 592 |
| 2021 | #505 | 617 |
| 2020 | #433 | 707 |
| 2019 | #404 | 770 |
| 2018 | #331 | 984 |
| 2017 | #321 | 1,019 |
Kinley — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2880
in 1967
Last ranked
#11606
in 2023
Years tracked
43
1917–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Kinley reached its peak popularity for boys in 1967, ranking #2880 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Kinley hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #11606.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #11,606 | 6 |
| 2022 | #13,441 | 5 |
| 2021 | #10,311 | 7 |
| 2020 | #10,134 | 7 |
| 2019 | #7,425 | 11 |
| 2018 | #8,535 | 9 |
| 2017 | #8,526 | 9 |
| 2016 | #7,398 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kinley most popular?
Kinley was most popular in 2012, when it ranked #180 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kinley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kinley?
At least 19,898 babies have been recorded with the name Kinley in the US since 1917, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
Looking for more name ideas like Kinley? Try the Baby Name Generator or compare it against other names on the Name Trends hub.