Kynslie
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variation of "Kinsley".
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the first name Kynslie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kynslie today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kynslie births was 2014 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kynslie. 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
391
~ 1 in 876,610 Americans
Peak year
2014
36 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,187
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Kynslie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kynslie 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 271 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kynslie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kynslie 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 Kynslie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kynslies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kynslie
The name Kynslie has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language spoken in parts of what is now Scotland and Ireland. It is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "caindse," which means "fair" or "beautiful."
The earliest recorded use of the name Kynslie dates back to the 8th century, when it was mentioned in an ancient Gaelic text as the name of a young woman from a prominent clan in the Scottish Highlands. This text, known as the "Annals of Ulster," provides a glimpse into the cultural significance of the name during that time period.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Kynslie mac Domhnaill is recorded in the "Annals of the Four Masters," an influential historical chronicle of medieval Irish history. Kynslie mac Domhnaill was a chieftain of the powerful O'Donnell clan, which ruled over parts of what is now County Donegal in Ireland.
During the 16th century, a woman named Kynslie O'Brien gained recognition for her poetry and literary works. Born in 1542 in County Clare, Ireland, Kynslie O'Brien's poetry celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Irish people and provided insights into the daily lives of women during that era.
In the 18th century, Kynslie Stewart, born in 1712 in Edinburgh, Scotland, made a name for herself as a skilled botanist and naturalist. She is credited with discovering several new plant species and contributing to the advancement of botanical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment.
Another notable figure with the name Kynslie was Kynslie MacGregor, a Scottish soldier and military leader who fought in the Jacobite Risings of the 18th century. Born in 1698 in Perthshire, Scotland, Kynslie MacGregor played a crucial role in several battles against the British government forces, earning him a place in the annals of Scottish history.
Throughout its long history, the name Kynslie has carried connotations of beauty, strength, and cultural heritage, reflecting the rich tapestry of the Gaelic tradition from which it originated.
People
Kynslie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kynslie 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
Kynslie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kynslie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 391 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kynslie 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 876,610 US residents.
Is Kynslie a common name?
We classify Kynslie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 394 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kynslie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kynslie was 2014, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kynslie is about 10 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 Kynslie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kynslie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kynslie 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 Kynslie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kynslie 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 Kynslie 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 have the name Kynslie?
See how many people have the name Kynslie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.