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Kinley: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced KIN-lee · 2 syllables

Shortened from McKinley.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
KIN-lee
US rank (2025)
#691
US babies a year
about 524 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010

How popular is Kinley?

Kinley was the #691 name in the US in 2025, given to 409 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 67% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Kinley in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#691
Canada#800

How old are people named Kinley?

Half of US adults named Kinley are older than 22; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Kinley

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Questions about Kinley

How do you pronounce Kinley?

Kinley is pronounced KIN-lee.

How popular is the name Kinley?

Kinley was the #691 name in the US in 2025, given to 409 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 67% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Kinley?

Half of US adults named Kinley are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 34.