Kynslee

A girl's name of Old English origin with 2,062 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#2330 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

When Kynslee hit its peak of 200 births in 2018, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.

Kynslee has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.

In the most recent SSA release, Kynslee ranks #2330 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Kynslee is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a creative spelling of Kinsley, from a place name meaning 'king's meadow.' The Kyns- spelling gives it a distinctive, immediately recognizable look within the popular -lee/-leigh naming trend.

EtymologyShow more

Kynslee is built from 7 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Old English naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Kynslee creates its characteristic bright, upbeat quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.

At a Glance

2,062

Total births

Since 2003

2018

Peak

200 births

2003

First recorded

22 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kynslee climbed 11203 spots in the last 20 years — from #13533 to #2330.

First appeared: 2003Peak: 2018 (200 births)Current: #2330

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kynslee
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	539	#1930	▼
2010s	1,414	#1678	▲
2000s	109	#9109	—

The Story of Kynslee

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Kynslee is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Kynslee are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.

How rare is Kynslee?

Only about 1 in every 45,570 babies born in 2024 was named Kynslee — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 1,414 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Kynslee by the numbers

Would fill 43 school buses
Meeting one Kynslee per day would take 5.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(22 years, 2003–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kynslee
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	79	#2330	+1 (1.3%)
2023	78	#2345	-51 (-39.5%)
2022	129	#1640	+20 (18.3%)
2021	109	#1844	-35 (-24.3%)
2020	144	#1490	-21 (-12.7%)
2019	165	#1368	-35 (-17.5%)
2018	200	#1195	+27 (15.6%)
2017	173	#1345	-7 (-3.9%)
2016	180	#1326	+27 (17.6%)
2015	153	#1499	+5 (3.4%)
2014	148	#1505	+11 (8.0%)
2013	137	#1572	+28 (25.7%)
2012	109	#1853	+16 (17.2%)
2011	93	#2079	+37 (66.1%)
2010	56	#3034	+27 (93.1%)
2009	29	#5024	+2 (7.4%)
2008	27	#5374	+12 (80.0%)
2007	15	#8326	+2 (15.4%)
2006	13	#9027	+3 (30.0%)
2005	10	#10571	+3 (42.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kynslee is primarily a girl's name.

When was Kynslee most popular?

Kynslee reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 200 births that year. It is currently ranked #2330 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kynslee?

Kynslee is currently ranked #2330 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,062 babies since 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024