Kinslie
A feminine name of English origin meaning "kin" or "descendant of royalty".
Name Census estimates that about 342 living Americans carry the first name Kinslie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kinslie today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kinslie births was 2015 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kinslie. 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.
People living today
342
~ 1 in 1,002,206 Americans
Peak year
2015
31 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,892
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kinslie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kinslie 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 234 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kinslie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kinslie 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 Kinslie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kinslies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kinslie
The name Kinslie is a relatively modern given name with no clear historical roots or definitive cultural origin. It appears to be a combination of the English name Kinsley, which itself is a surname derived from the place name Kinnersley in Herefordshire, England, and the suffix "-ie" which is a common diminutive form used in English names.
There is little evidence of the name Kinslie being used historically or appearing in any significant ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name seem to date back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative variation of the more traditional name Kinsley.
While the name Kinslie is not widely documented throughout history, a few notable individuals have carried this first name in recent years. One example is Kinslie Green, an American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Hart of Dixie" and "The Originals." Another is Kinslie Britt, a Canadian ice hockey player who has represented Canada at the international level.
Beyond these contemporary figures, it is difficult to find any well-known historical figures or individuals of note who bore the name Kinslie. The name's relative novelty and lack of widespread usage make it challenging to trace its origins or uncover any significant historical references or associations.
It is worth noting that while the name Kinslie may not have a rich historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada. Its unique sound and blend of traditional name elements have likely contributed to its appeal among parents seeking uncommon yet aesthetically pleasing names for their children.
People
Kinslie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kinslie 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
Kinslie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kinslie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 342 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kinslie 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 1,002,206 US residents.
Is Kinslie a common name?
We classify Kinslie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 345 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kinslie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kinslie was 2015, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kinslie is about 11 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 Kinslie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kinslie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kinslie 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 Kinslie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kinslie 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 Kinslie 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 people are called Kinslie?
Find out how many people have the name Kinslie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.