Kinsey

Meaning of Kinsey

Kinsey is an English surname-turned-first name. It means "royal victory".

Kinsey has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kinsey

After ranking as high as #842 in 2011, Kinsey has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kinsey

• Kinsey Millhone
  Fictional detective by Sue Grafton
• Kinsey Wolanski
  Internet personality, model
• Kinsey Schofield
  Entertainment reporter, commentator
• Kinsey Locke
  Fictional character in Locke & Key
• Kinsey Diment
  Canadian swimmer

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Questions about the name Kinsey

What does the name Kinsey mean?

Kinsey means kinsey is an english surname-turned-first name. it means "royal victory", and it comes from English origins.

Is Kinsey a boy's or a girl's name?

Kinsey is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kinsey?

Kinsey did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kinsey most popular?

Kinsey peaked at #842 in 2011.