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Kinsey

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Pronounced KIN-zee /ˈkɪn.zi/High

Meaning: royal victory meadowMedium

In 30 seconds: Kinsey is an Old English surname name meaning royal victory meadow. A cheerful sporty two-syllable name associated with scientist Alfred Kinsey and growing for girls.

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Origin MediumOld English

Meaningroyal victory meadow

U.S. rank (2025)#3086 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births53 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,817

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kinsey is an Old English place name and surname from Cynesige (royal victory) and leah (meadow).

Kinsey has grown in use as a given name for girls in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Did you know? Alfred Kinsey (1894–1956), whose Kinsey Scale changed how humanity understood sexual orientation, carries this name — making Kinsey permanently associated with the science of human behavior.

Overall data confidence 75%

Oxford Dictionary of Surnames — reference for KinseyBehind the Name: Kinsey — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

KinseeKinsieKingsley

Nicknames

KinsKinsy

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Frequently Asked

What does Kinsey mean?

Kinsey means royal victory meadow, from Old English Cynesige (royal victory) and leah (meadow).

How do you pronounce Kinsey?

Kinsey is pronounced KIN-zee (/ˈkɪn.zi/), with two syllables.

Is Kinsey a girl's name?

Kinsey is used for both boys and girls; it is increasingly popular for girls.

How popular is the name Kinsey?

Kinsey has grown in use for girls in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.