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Kinsey
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Pronounced KIN-zee /ΛkΙͺn.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 (2024)#2391 β Falling
2024 U.S. births76 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β 7,764
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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 (1894β1956), whose Kinsey Scale changed how humanity understood sexual orientation, carries this name β making Kinsey permanently associated with the science of human behavior.
Overall data confidence 75%
Oxford Dictionary of Surnames β reference for KinseyBehind the Name: Kinsey β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β 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 (/ΛkΙͺn.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.