How popular is the name Pinkney in 2025?

Pinkney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Pinkney most popular?

Pinkney peaked in 1891, reaching #497 among US boy names.

Pinkney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Pinkney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #497 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#497

peak (1891)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Pinkney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Pinkney alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Pinkney in 2025?: Pinkney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Pinkney most popular?: Pinkney peaked in 1891, reaching #497 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Pinkney with classmates?: Pinkney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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