Kinsey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kinsey originates from Old English, meaning 'king's island'. The name has evolved from its historical form Cynesige to its modern usage. It is associated with traits of creativity and individuality and has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, influenced by notable figures such as Alfred Kinsey.
The name Kinsey is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kinsey has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kinsey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5200th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5720th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10637th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5999th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1289th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 974th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1571st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kinsey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kinsey"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪnzi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kinsey is derived from an Old English surname that originally referred to a place name, meaning 'king's island' or 'island of the king'.
Meaning
king's island
Language Evolution
Cynesige (Old English), Kinsey (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kinsey gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of the notable American biologist Alfred Kinsey.
Variants & Derivatives
Kinsley, Kinzie, Kinsy
Modern Popularity & Image
Kinsey is perceived as a modern and distinctive name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Alfred Kinsey, an American biologist and sexologist known for his research on human sexuality., Kinsey Wolanski, a social media influencer and model.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kinsey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kinsey"
"Kinsey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5436th of 7545 | 23 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6076th of 6773 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5200th of 7552 | 29 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6253rd of 10718 | 38 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5720th of 16616 | 115 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10637th of 24088 | 75 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5999th of 19264 | 129 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1289th of 27321 | 1,935 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 974th of 35406 | 4,022 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1571st of 30306 | 1,678 |
Regional Popularity of "Kinsey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kinsey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
72.29% 2543rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.37% 1119th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
21.58% 1121st/5194 |
27.54% 1740th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.20% 788th/4582 |
43.80% 2262nd/5164 |
10.65% 779th/7313 |
17.43% 1301st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.95% 1472nd/3984 |
49.19% 2207th/4487 |
21.87% 1492nd/6822 |
29.86% 1874th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kinsey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kinsey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.