Declining since 2011, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Kinnick since 2004
Babies named Kinnick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 323 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Kinnick is a modern and rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has been falling in use since then, ranking 8,243 in 2025. Approximately 1 in 189,786 boys born in 2025 received the name, reflecting its niche appeal. The name's origin is uncertain but likely stems from the Scottish surname Kenickie or the place name Kinnick. Kinnick has no recorded top states, indicating it is not concentrated in any region. As a contemporary coinage, it appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound.
Kinnick likely originated as a variant of the surname Kenickie, which itself may derive from a place in Scotland. Its use as a given name is modern, likely influenced by the popular spelling and sound of similar names like Kendra or Kennedy. The name gained some attention in the early 2000s but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kin, Nick
Variants: Kenickie, Kinnik, Kynick
Sibling names for Kinnick
Names that share Kinnick's style, for a brother or sister.
