Mckinley

Mckinley is a unisex 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 402 babies in the United States.

Mckinley at a glance

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

About the name Mckinley

Mckinley 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, Mckinley first appears in Social Security records in 1890 and has been given to 22,456 babies since 1880, including 402 in 2024.

Mckinley in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Babies named Mckinley in 2024
402
Total since 1880
22,456

Mckinley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Babies named Mckinley in 2025
3
Total since 1996
107

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mckinley mean?

The meaning of Mckinley 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 Mckinley a boy or girl name?

Mckinley is a unisex name. In 2024, 402 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mckinley?

Mckinley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mckinley?

Mckinley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1890 and has been given to 22,456 babies since 1880.

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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].