Find out how popular the first name Kinzie has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kinzie by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Kinzie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 24 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kinzie.

The history of the first name Kinzie

The name Kinzie is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic language, where it is thought to be a variation of the name Coinneach or Cuinneing. This name traces its roots back to the 5th century AD, and is derived from the Gaelic words "cuinneag" meaning milk pail or churn, and "og" meaning young.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kinzie can be found in medieval Scottish records from the 12th century. It was particularly common in the Highlands and Islands regions of Scotland, where Gaelic culture and language were prevalent.

In the 16th century, the name Kinzie appeared in the historical records of the Scottish clan system, with several notable figures bearing this name. One such figure was Kinzie MacLeod, a chieftain of the Clan MacLeod in the Isle of Skye, who lived from 1525 to 1597.

As Scottish settlers migrated to other parts of the world, the name Kinzie spread to various regions. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named John Kinzie (1763-1828) was a early American pioneer and trader who established a trading post in what is now Chicago, Illinois.

Another historical figure with the name Kinzie was Robert Kinzie (1810-1866), an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature and was involved in the early development of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In the realm of literature, the name Kinzie is associated with the American author and poet, Mary Kinzie (born 1944), who has published several collections of poetry and received numerous accolades for her work.

Other notable individuals with the name Kinzie include the American architect and urban planner, John Kinzie Howard (1911-1994), and the Canadian ice hockey player, Kinzie Schmidt (born 1989), who has represented Canada in international competitions.

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.

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