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Kinsley

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kinsley: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Of English origin, Kinsley is a modern variant of the surname Kingsley, meaning "king's meadow" or "king's clearing." This name carries a contemporary feel, rising in popularity in Scotland in the 21st century, and is often chosen for its soft sound and royal undertones. While historically less common than its masculine counterpart, it has found favour among parents seeking a stylish, unisex option for their daughters. It shares its root with the English village of Kingsley in Staffordshire, though no direct Scottish place connection exists. Kinsley shares a popular -ley suffix trend with names like Paisley and Ainsley, and it gained a boost in the public eye through celebrities using it for their children.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20224 babies
Latest (2025)
#7803 babies
Total births
10since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).