Kinney
boy nameKinney entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #2131 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#2131
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3916 |
| 1930s | #3484 |
| 1940s | #2836 |
| 1950s | #2862 |
| 1960s | #2783 |
| 1970s | #4657 |
| 1980s | #5637 |
| 1990s | #8568 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kinney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kinney alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kinney in 2025?
- Kinney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kinney most popular?
- Kinney peaked in 1945, reaching #2131 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kinney with classmates?
- Kinney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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