Kinsey
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"English origin; king's victory or royal island."

From Modern American

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.

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Kinsey at a glance
MeaningEnglish origin; king's victory or royal island.
OriginModern American
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1798
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Why parents love Kinsey
  • The Kinsey Reports changed how America understood sexuality.
  • The meaning king's victory is royally aspirational.
  • Two syllables with a sharp, intellectual sound: KIN-zee.
  • Kin (family) is embedded.
  • The -sey ending gives English charm.
The vibe of Kinsey
king's victoryroyal islandOld EnglishKinsey Reportssexualityrevolutionaryintellectual
Origin & history of Kinsey
Old English cyning (king) + sige (victory) Kinsey
1
Modern American roots
Kinsey means king's victory. Alfred Kinsey's reports on human sexuality changed how America understood itself.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: English; Alfred Kinsey (1894–1956).
3
Today
Kinsey remains a beloved choice, ranking #1798 in the US. 8,059 babies have been named Kinsey since 1917.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Kinsey?
2011 peak 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 registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
313 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #843)
122 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,220 Total registrations
last 10 years
8,059 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,798) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Kinsey
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

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.

Changes nations' understanding
Kinsey-Reports
King's-victory
Intellectual sharp
Kin-family
K2
I9
N5
S1
E5
Y7
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Kinsey
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
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