Kinsey means king's victory or royal island — from the Old English cyning (king) and sige (victory). Alfred Kinsey's reports on human sexuality changed how America understood itself. The name carries both royal-victory and intellectual-revolution. Two syllables of king's-victory, the most revolutionary scientific reports, and the name that changed a nation's understanding.
Kinsey means king's victory. Alfred Kinsey's reports on human sexuality changed how America understood itself.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English; Alfred Kinsey (1894–1956).
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Today
Kinsey remains a beloved choice, ranking #1798 in the US. 8,059 babies have been named Kinsey since 1917.
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How popular is Kinsey?
2011peak year
Kinsey reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2011, 313 babies received the name (ranked #843). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1798), with about 122 babies given the name annually. Kinsey has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 8,059 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Kinsey's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — revolutionary-seeking. People named Kinsey tend to be sharp, intellectual, and gifted at changing nations' understanding.
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