Holding steady.
Popularity of Pinkney since 1880
Babies named Pinkney per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pinkney's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 70 |
| 1890s | 43 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pinkney is a rare given name with a distinctly historical flavor, primarily used in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its peak year in popularity was 1891, when it saw its highest recorded usage. The name is a transferred use of an English surname, likely originating from a place name such as Pinkney in Wiltshire or Pinckney in Suffolk. Despite a stable trajectory in recent decades, the name has not re-entered mainstream popularity, with its last significant usage occurring in the 1890s. Pinkney serves as a distinctive choice for those seeking an unusual vintage name with a strong Southern U.S. heritage.
Pinkney is primarily a transferred use of an English surname, which itself likely derives from a place name. The surname may originate from Pinkney in Wiltshire or Pinckney in Suffolk, both recorded in the Domesday Book. The name's use as a given name, particularly in the United States, peaked in the late 19th century, especially in the South.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pinck, Pinky
Variants: Pinckney
Sibling names for Pinkney
Names that share Pinkney's style, for a brother or sister.
