Kinsley: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An English surname turned modern first name meaning king's meadow, spirited and preppy.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #59
- Peak
- #55 in 2016
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kinsley Means
Kinsley is a girl name of English origin. An English surname turned modern first name meaning king's meadow, spirited and preppy.
How Popular Kinsley Is
Kinsley currently ranks #59 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 2016. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Kinsley
- One of the newer surname-to-first-name crossovers.
- Part of the -ley ending trend alongside Kinley and Finley.
- Was virtually unknown as a given name before 2009.
Names Like Kinsley
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kinsley
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kinsley.
Questions About Kinsley
What does Kinsley mean?
Kinsley is a girl name of English origin. An English surname turned modern first name meaning king's meadow, spirited and preppy.
How popular is Kinsley?
Kinsley currently ranks #59 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 2016. It has held steady.
Where does Kinsley come from?
Kinsley comes from English roots. One of the newer surname-to-first-name crossovers.
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