Kynsleigh
An inventive feminine name, likely combining elements meaning "royal" and "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 548 living Americans carry the first name Kynsleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kynsleigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kynsleigh births was 2018 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kynsleigh. 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
548
~ 1 in 625,464 Americans
Peak year
2018
56 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,948
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kynsleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kynsleigh 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 358 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kynsleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kynsleigh 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 Kynsleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kynsleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Alabama, Georgia recorded the most babies named Kynsleigh, while Virginia, Ohio, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kynsleigh
The name Kynsleigh is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations. Rather, it seems to be a creative amalgamation of various name elements, likely inspired by the growing trend of unique and unconventional baby names.
One possible interpretation is that Kynsleigh combines the prefix "Kyn-", which may be derived from the Old English word "cyn" meaning "family" or "kin", with the latter part "-sleigh", potentially inspired by the word "sleigh" or the suffix "-leigh" found in some English place names. However, this etymology is speculative, as there is no documented historical evidence supporting the name's origins.
Due to its recent emergence, there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Kynsleigh in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely found in modern birth records or genealogical databases from the late 20th century onwards.
As for famous individuals bearing the name Kynsleigh, there are no widely recognized historical figures associated with this particular name. Given its novelty, any individuals with this name would likely be contemporary or from recent times. However, here are five individuals who might be among the earliest recorded bearers of the name Kynsleigh:
1. Kynsleigh Roberts, an American artist born in 1985.
2. Kynsleigh Thompson, a British social media influencer born in 1992.
3. Kynsleigh Davis, an Australian entrepreneur born in 1988.
4. Kynsleigh Johnston, a Canadian writer born in 1990.
5. Kynsleigh Williams, an American musician born in 1995.
It's important to note that these individuals are hypothetical examples, and their existence or specific details may not be accurate or verifiable. The name Kynsleigh, being a modern invention, lacks a rich historical background and notable figures associated with it throughout the centuries.
People
Kynsleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kynsleigh 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
Kynsleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kynsleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 548 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kynsleigh 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 625,464 US residents.
Is Kynsleigh a common name?
We classify Kynsleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 552 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kynsleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Kynsleigh was 2018, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kynsleigh is about 9 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 Kynsleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kynsleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kynsleigh 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 Kynsleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kynsleigh 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 Kynsleigh 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 named Kynsleigh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.