Kinsey
Pronunciation: [ k-IHNZ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kinsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 257 babies have been named Kinsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kinsey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,355 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,355
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kinsey
Kinsey is a boy name .
Is Kinsey a boy or girl name? Kinsey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,355 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,386. Kinsey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kinsey is currently ranked #33,355 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kinsey include Kin, Kins, Kinsy, Kinsie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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