Holding steady.
Popularity of Kinnie since 1900
Babies named Kinnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kinnie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kinnie is an exceptionally rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1900 but has never achieved measurable popularity. Despite being recorded as recently as 2025, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its extremely low frequency of use. Its peak year was 1900, and its trajectory has remained stable with no significant rise or decline. Kinnie does not appear as a top name in any state, confirming its status as a obscure choice. The name might be a shortened form of longer names or a variant of the Scottish surname Kenny, but its exact etymology remains unclear. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a vintage feel, Kinnie stands out as a rare option with a simple, friendly sound.
Kinnie is a rare given name with unclear origins. It may be a diminutive or pet form of names like Kin (a short form of Kinsley or King) or a variant of the Scottish surname Kenny. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1900, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kinny, Kiny
Sibling names for Kinnie
Names that share Kinnie's style, for a brother or sister.
