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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kynsley — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kynsleigh|Kynsli
EnglishGirl↑↑ Surging

Kynsley

KINZ-lee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2942
↑↑ Surging
#2942
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2363 in 2020
5yr change
+359 ranks
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2942 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Kynsley

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2942

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
95
Higher than 95% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+359 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernInventedEnglish2-syllable-ley endingTrendyContemporaryUnisex-leaning feminineRisingSurname-origin
Character
creative independencebold confidencemodern spiritgraceful strength
STRONG
High confidence

Kynsley is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2942 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +359 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#2942 · very rare
Kynsley at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name blending 'Ky-' prefix with '-nsley' suffix, likely inspired by place names and contemporary naming trends
Language root:Modern English · Surname to Given Name
Peak rank:#2363 in 2020
5yr change:+359 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kinsley◈KyliePaisley◈Hensley◈Finley◈Ainsley◈
Similar Style
Oakley◈Harley◈Presley◈Riley◈Brooklyn◈Paisley◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kynsley
Paisley◈Henley◈Emerson◈Brooklyn◈Riley◈Kinsley◈Oakley◈Harper◈
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Harley◈
English · #397
↓ Declining
Presley◈
English · #224
→ Stable
Riley◈
Irish · #42
→ Stable
Brooklyn◈
English · #108
→ Stable
Evelyn
English · #8
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kynsley illustration
Name Intelligence
Kynsley · Overview
Summary

Kynsley is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2942 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kynsley scores 95/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 359 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Playful character
Kynsley carries a cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kynsley is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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