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Kincaid

♂ Boy

Pronounced kin-KAYD /kɪnˈkeɪd/High

Meaning: From a Scottish place-name/surname — variously 'head of the battle/pass' or 'steep place'Low

In 30 seconds: A bold Scottish clan name: Kincaid means 'head of the battle' or 'steep place' — rugged, distinctive, and clan-strong. Highland grit.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningFrom a Scottish place-name/surname — variously 'head of the battle/pass' or 'steep place'
U.S. rank (2025)#4623 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 469

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kincaid comes from a Scottish place-name and clan surname — variously read 'head of the battle/pass' or 'steep place' (routes debated, which we note). A rugged, distinctive name, it crosses to a first name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, battle-head-or-steep-place at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Kincaid is a Scottish clan and place-name — read 'head of the battle/pass' or 'steep place'; it has a craggy, adventurous ring.
Overall data confidence 68%
Surname references — Kincaid — routes debated

Variations

KincadeKinkaid

Nicknames

KinCade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kincaid mean?

Kincaid is a Scottish surname read 'head of the battle/pass' or 'steep place'; the routes are debated.

How do you pronounce Kincaid?

It's said kin-KAYD /kɪnˈkeɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kincaid a boy or girl name?

Kincaid is a boy's name.

How popular is Kincaid?

Kincaid is a rare name in the U.S.

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