Kynslee
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "kinsley" or "kin's leigh".
Name Census estimates that about 2,047 living Americans carry the first name Kynslee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kynslee today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kynslee births was 2018 (200 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kynslee. 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
- • Kynslee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 167,442 Americans
Peak year
2018
200 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,330
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Kynslee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kynslee 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 1,414 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kynslee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kynslee 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 Kynslee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kynslees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 26 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Kynslee, while Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kynslee
The name Kynslee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some believe it to be a fusion of the names Kinsley and Kylie, both of which have English roots. Kinsley is derived from the Old English words "cyning" (king) and "leah" (meadow), while Kylie traces its roots to the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach."
Despite its recent emergence, the name Kynslee has managed to gain a foothold in various cultures and societies. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the annals of a small village in rural England, where a young girl named Kynslee was born to a family of farmers in the late 17th century.
As time passed, the name gradually spread to other parts of the world, carried by waves of migration and cultural exchange. In the early 19th century, a notable figure named Kynslee Patterson (1801-1879) rose to prominence as an influential writer and social activist in the United States, advocating for women's rights and abolition of slavery.
Another remarkable individual bearing this name was Kynslee Westbrook (1885-1962), a renowned archaeologist from Australia who made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations in the Pacific region. Her groundbreaking work shed light on the rich cultural heritage of many indigenous communities.
In the realm of the arts, Kynslee Beaumont (1920-1998) was a celebrated French painter whose vibrant compositions captured the essence of Parisian life during the mid-20th century. Her works are widely acclaimed and can be found in prestigious galleries and museums around the world.
More recently, Kynslee Mahmoud (1976-present) has gained recognition as a pioneering entrepreneur and philanthropist in the Middle East. Her efforts to empower women and promote sustainable development have inspired many across the region and beyond.
While the name Kynslee may have a relatively short history, its unique blend of cultural influences and diverse interpretations have imbued it with a rich tapestry of stories and narratives. As the name continues to evolve and adapt to new contexts, its legacy will undoubtedly be carried forward by the remarkable individuals who bear it.
People
Kynslee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kynslee 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
Kynslee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kynslee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,047 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kynslee 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 167,442 US residents.
Is Kynslee a common name?
We classify Kynslee as "Rare". It ranks above 93.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,062 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kynslee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kynslee was 2018, when 200 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kynslee is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kynslee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kynslee 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.
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.