Kinsey
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
“English surname from Old English, meaning 'royal victory'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2010s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kinsey peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Kinsey
Most people given the name Kinsey in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kinsey deep dive
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