Kinslea
A modern invented name with possible connections to English "kin" and "Lea."
Name Census estimates that about 72 living Americans carry the first name Kinslea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kinslea today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kinslea births was 2012 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kinslea. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kinslea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
72
~ 1 in 4,760,477 Americans
Peak year
2012
12 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,537
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kinslea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kinslea from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kinslea 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 Kinslea 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 Kinslea
The given name Kinslea is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a combination of the English word "kin," meaning family or relatives, and the suffix "-slea," which could be derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Kinslea has gained some popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the birth records of Kinslea Olivia Jones, born in 2002 in California, United States.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kinslea. Kinslea Marie Thompson (born 2005) is an American child actress known for her roles in television shows and commercials. Kinslea Jayne Wilkinson (born 2010) is a British child model and social media personality.
Another notable Kinslea is Kinslea Rae Simmons (born 2012), an Australian artist and philanthropist who, despite her young age, has gained recognition for her paintings and charitable work supporting children's hospitals. Kinslea Grace Williams (born 2014) is a Canadian child prodigy who has achieved remarkable academic achievements, including mastering multiple languages and excelling in various subjects at a very young age.
Finally, Kinslea Elizabeth Nguyen (born 2016) is a Vietnamese-American child author who has published several children's books and has been praised for her creativity and storytelling abilities at such a young age.
While the name Kinslea is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has already gained some traction and recognition, particularly among younger generations. As a name that combines elements of family and nature, it may continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.
People
Kinslea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kinslea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kinslea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kinslea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 72 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kinslea 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 4,760,477 US residents.
Is Kinslea a common name?
We classify Kinslea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 73 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kinslea most popular?
The single biggest year for Kinslea was 2012, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kinslea is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kinslea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kinslea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kinslea in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Kinslea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kinslea in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kinslea can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kinslea?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kinslea? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.