Mckinley: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-KIN-lee · 3 syllables
Anglicized from Scottish Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaoich, "son of Fionnlaoch (=Fair Warrior)". The dollar-bill sense is from the portrait of William McKinley featured on it.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- muh-KIN-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #712
- US babies a year
- about 516 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Mckinley?
Mckinley was the #712 name in the US in 2025, given to 423 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #712 |
| Scotland | #599 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Mckinley?
Half of US adults named Mckinley are older than 30; most are between 18 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Mckinley
How do you pronounce Mckinley?
Mckinley is pronounced muh-KIN-lee.
How popular is the name Mckinley?
Mckinley was the #712 name in the US in 2025, given to 423 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Mckinley?
Half of US adults named Mckinley are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 81.