Kinley
A female given name transferred from the surname.
Every Kinley since 1917 — 20,313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kinley
Kinley is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #692 in 2025 with 409 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 20,313 American babies have been named Kinley. Its peak came in 2012, when 1,769 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kinley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kinley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 409 | #692 | — | — |
| 2024 | 485 | #618 | — | — |
| 2023 | 500 | #597 | 6 | #11,618 |
| 2022 | 593 | #526 | 5 | #13,450 |
| 2021 | 617 | #505 | 7 | #10,317 |
| 2020 | 707 | #434 | 7 | #10,138 |
| 2019 | 770 | #407 | 11 | #7,427 |
| 2018 | 984 | #331 | 9 | #8,537 |
| 2017 | 1,019 | #322 | 9 | #8,529 |
| 2016 | 1,248 | #254 | 11 | #7,400 |
| 2015 | 1,408 | #235 | 9 | #8,418 |
| 2014 | 1,619 | #209 | 13 | #6,489 |
| 2013 | 1,560 | #208 | 12 | #6,844 |
| 2012 | 1,750 | #180 | 19 | #4,954 |
| 2011 | 1,641 | #195 | 25 | #4,054 |
| 2010 | 1,352 | #232 | 16 | #5,623 |
| 2009 | 688 | #453 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2008 | 462 | #666 | 8 | #9,484 |
| 2007 | 325 | #863 | 8 | #9,380 |
| 2006 | 292 | #908 | 8 | #9,200 |
| 2005 | 241 | #1,012 | 5 | #12,500 |
| 2004 | 233 | #1,014 | 8 | #8,582 |
| 2003 | 203 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 2002 | 163 | #1,234 | 9 | #7,377 |
| 2001 | 162 | #1,240 | 10 | #6,733 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,440 | 7 | #8,715 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,131 | 7 | #7,432 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,720 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,254 | 5 | #7,105 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kinley mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Kinley in 2025?
Kinley ranked #692 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 409 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kinley?
20,313 babies have been named Kinley in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kinley most popular?
Kinley peaked in 2012, when 1,769 newborns received the name.
Is Kinley a boy or girl name?
Kinley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kinley rising or falling?
Kinley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.