Kinnley
Every Kinnley since 2002 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kinnley
Kinnley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,695 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 373 American babies have been named Kinnley. Its peak came in 2012, when 35 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 Kinnley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kinnley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,695 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,209 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,075 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,267 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,854 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,547 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,394 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,637 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,300 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,190 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,384 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,749 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,255 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,870 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,804 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,950 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,242 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,055 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,393 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,131 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,573 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kinnley in 2025?
Kinnley ranked #7,695 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kinnley?
373 babies have been named Kinnley in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kinnley most popular?
Kinnley peaked in 2012, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Kinnley a boy or girl name?
Kinnley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kinnley rising or falling?
Kinnley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.