Holding steady.
Popularity of Kinser since 1996
Babies named Kinser per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Kinser is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby-naming radar in 1996. It has never broken into the top 1,000 names, and while it experienced a modest peak in 2005, its usage has remained stable and low since then. The name's meaning is uncertain; it likely originated as a surname or an invented name built with the fashionable -er suffix. Parents drawn to Kinser are probably seeking a distinctive, surname-style name that stands out without being unfamiliar. The trajectory of the name has been stable over recent years, suggesting it maintains a small but steady following.
Kinser is a modern coinage, likely derived from surnames such as Kinsler or Kinsey, with the popular -er suffix fashionable in contemporary American name creation. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and saw its peak usage in 2005, but remains rare. The name does not have an established meaning or historical lineage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kin, Kins
Sibling names for Kinser
Names that share Kinser's style, for a brother or sister.
