Kinslee first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Kinslee has been for the last 28 years (from 1997 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Kinslee

A feminine name of modern English origin meaning "brave ruler".

Popularity of Kinslee by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Kinslee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 249 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kinslee.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20240249
20230357
20220346
20210388
20200384
20190398
20180419
20170455
20160385
20150376
20140292
20130214
20120165
20110154
20100122
2009076
2008057
2007048
2006041
2005034
2004021
2003020
2002019
2001016
200007
199907
199807
199707

The history of the first name Kinslee

The name Kinslee is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or direct translation, but is likely a combination of existing name elements and sounds that were crafted into a new name. Many believe it may be a feminine variation of the name Kinsley, which itself is an anglicized form of the Scottish surname Kingsley, meaning "king's meadow" or "king's clearing."

While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Kinslee, its rise in popularity coincides with the trend of creating unique and creative names for children. It is possible that the name was first used as a given name in the United States or other English-speaking countries, as there are no recorded instances of its use in other parts of the world.

As a relatively new name, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from previous centuries who bore the name Kinslee. However, here are five individuals who have been given this name in more recent times:

  1. Kinslee Caldwell, an American child actress born in 2006, known for her roles in television shows and films such as "Stuck in the Middle" and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2."

  2. Kinslee Poole, an American competitive cheerleader and social media personality, born in 2007.

  3. Kinslee Brandt, an American child model and influencer, born in 2010.

  4. Kinslee Davison, an American competitive dancer and social media personality, born in 2007.

  5. Kinslee Malone, an American child actress, born in 2010, known for her role in the film "Tall Girl" (2019).

While the name Kinslee lacks a deep historical background or cultural significance, its increasing popularity reflects the modern trend of creating unique and creative names for children, often drawing inspiration from various linguistic elements and sounds.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Kinslee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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