Kinnith
A feminine Scottish form of Kenneth meaning "born of fire".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kinnith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kinnith today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kinnith births was 1959 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kinnith. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Kinnith is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Kinniths were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kinnith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1959
7 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1959 SSA rank
#3,440
Tracked since 1936
Popularity
Kinnith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kinnith from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Kinnith remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kinnith by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kinnith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kinnith
The name Kinnith is believed to have originated in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was derived from the Sumerian word "kinitu," meaning "beloved" or "cherished." This name has its roots in the cradle of civilization, dating back to the 4th millennium BCE.
In the ancient Sumerian culture, the name Kinnith was often given to children as a symbol of affection and love from their parents. It was a name that carried a deep sense of endearment and was considered a precious gift.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kinnith can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dated around 2500 BCE. This tablet mentions a woman named Kinnith, who was a priestess in the temple of the moon god Nanna.
Throughout history, the name Kinnith has been associated with notable figures across various cultures and time periods. One such figure was Kinnith the Scribe, a renowned scholar and calligrapher who lived in Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE. Her exquisite calligraphy adorned many royal inscriptions and monuments of that era.
In ancient Greece, a philosopher named Kinnith of Ephesus (c. 400 BCE) gained recognition for her teachings on the nature of the soul and the concept of reincarnation. Her writings, though not entirely preserved, influenced the philosophical discourse of her time.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure bearing the name Kinnith was a Benedictine nun and illuminator of manuscripts, known as Sister Kinnith of Lindisfarne (c. 700 CE). Her intricate and colorful illuminations adorned numerous religious texts, making her a celebrated artist of her era.
In the 12th century, a renowned poet and scholar from Persia, Kinnith al-Din Rumi (1207-1273), left a lasting impact on the literary world with his mystical and spiritual poetry. His works, such as the Masnavi, continue to inspire readers across the globe to this day.
Another prominent figure was Kinnith Bint Khaldun (1332-1402), a renowned scholar and historian from North Africa. She made significant contributions to the field of historiography, and her writings provided valuable insights into the social and political landscapes of her time.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Kinnith, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and eras.
People
Kinnith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kinnith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kinnith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kinnith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kinnith going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kinnith a common name?
We classify Kinnith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kinnith most popular?
The single biggest year for Kinnith was 1959, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kinnith is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kinnith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kinnith in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.