Kinsley is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kinsley in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2575
US Rank #85
About the Name Kinsley
Kinsley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 412 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1977 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1998.
Kinsley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #85, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kinsley
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Kinsley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kinsley in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kinsley has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 412 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1977 in 2018. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kinsley is more popular in the US (#85) than in the UK (#2575). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Kinsley ranks #85 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
10
UK babies named Kinsley (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 412 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kinsley
Likely around 1 other Kinsley in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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