Kynslei
A feminine name of American origin, a modern variation of Kinsley.
Name Census estimates that about 180 living Americans carry the first name Kynslei. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kynslei today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kynslei births was 2021 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kynslei. 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
180
~ 1 in 1,904,191 Americans
Peak year
2021
24 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,076
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kynslei: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kynslei from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 93 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kynslei 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 Kynslei 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 Kynslei
The name Kynslei does not appear to have a traceable history or cultural origin. It seems to be a relatively modern invented name, likely created by combining elements from different names or words. There are no known records of the name Kynslei appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents from any specific language or culture.
While the name itself may not have a deep historical background, we can examine some potential influences and connections. The first part of the name, "Kyn," could be derived from the Welsh word "cyn," meaning "chief" or "leader." Alternatively, it might be inspired by the Old English word "cyne," meaning "royal" or "noble." The latter part of the name, "slei," might be a variation of the Old English word "slæge," meaning "stroke" or "blow."
However, it's important to note that these potential etymological connections are speculative and not based on any concrete historical evidence. The name Kynslei seems to be a modern invention, possibly created by combining different linguistic elements for aesthetic or personal reasons.
There are no known historical figures or notable individuals from past eras who bore the name Kynslei. Given its apparent modern origin, it is unlikely that any significant historical references or records exist for this particular name.
It is worth mentioning that names are often created or adapted over time, and some modern names may not have a clear historical lineage. Kynslei could be one such example, where the name was perhaps crafted more recently without a direct connection to a specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
People
Kynslei + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kynslei 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
Kynslei: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kynslei?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 180 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kynslei 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 1,904,191 US residents.
Is Kynslei a common name?
We classify Kynslei as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 181 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kynslei most popular?
The single biggest year for Kynslei was 2021, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kynslei is about 7 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 Kynslei in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kynslei a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kynslei 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 Kynslei still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kynslei 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 Kynslei 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 Kynslei?
Want to know how many people share the name Kynslei? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.