Declining since 2021, #1,587 for girls today.
Popularity of Kinsleigh since 1996
Babies named Kinsleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 1,218 |
| 2020s | 992 |
Meaning & origin
Kinsleigh entered the U.S. popularity charts in 1996, riding the wave of modern surname-style names popularized by names like Ashley and Madison. It reached its peak rank in 2021, but has since been falling in usage, ranking 1,587th in 2025 with 1 in every 12,176 newborns. The name has been most commonly found in southern states including Mississippi, Kentucky, and Louisiana, reflecting a regional preference for inventive -leigh endings. As a contemporary creation, Kinsleigh lacks centuries of history but fits comfortably alongside similar stylish choices.
Kinsleigh is a modern coinage derived from the surname Kinsley, which in turn comes from Old English elements 'cyning' (king) or 'cynnes' (kinsman) combined with 'leah' (clearing, meadow). It first appeared as a given name in the 1990s and gained popularity following the trend of using surname-style names for girls.
Where Kinsleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kin, Kins, Lee
Sibling names for Kinsleigh
Names that share Kinsleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
