Kinley
boy nameKinley entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2760 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2760
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3964 |
| 1940s | #3449 |
| 1950s | #3937 |
| 1960s | #3571 |
| 1980s | #6523 |
| 1990s | #7241 |
| 2000s | #8478 |
| 2010s | #6591 |
| 2020s | #10605 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kinley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kinley alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kinley in 2025?
- Kinley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kinley most popular?
- Kinley peaked in 1967, reaching #2760 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kinley with classmates?
- Kinley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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