Mckinley

Meaning of Mckinley

It means "son of the learned ruler". It can also mean "bright hero."

Mckinley has Irish/Scottish roots — browse every Irish/Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mckinley

Mckinley is climbing again, up to #714 in 2025 from #741 in 2024 after peaking at #379 in 2014.

Notable people named Mckinley

• McKinley Freeman
  American actress and producer
• Mckinley Hill
  Actress and model
• McKinley Belcher III
  American actor
• Mckinley Joffre
  Singer-songwriter
• McKinley Price
  Mayor of Newport News

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Questions about the name Mckinley

What does the name Mckinley mean?

Mckinley means it means "son of the learned ruler". it can also mean "bright hero.", and it comes from Irish/Scottish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Mckinley?

In 2025, Mckinley ranked #714 for girls, up from #741 the year before.

When was Mckinley most popular?

Mckinley peaked at #379 in 2014.