Kinsey

Kinsey is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 76 girls in the United States.

Kinsey at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kinsey

Kinsey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kinsey first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #835 in 1998, and in 2024 76 babies received the name — 7,764 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kinsey in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#835 in 1998
Peak year
2011
Babies named Kinsey in 2024
76
Total since 1880
7,764

Kinsey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2889 in 2022
Babies named Kinsey in 2025
6
Total since 1996
46

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kinsey mean?

The meaning of Kinsey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kinsey a boy or girl name?

Kinsey is a girl name. In 2024, 76 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kinsey?

Kinsey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kinsey?

Kinsey first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #835 in 1998, and 76 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].