Kinsey

Kinsey is a contemporary English first name that is used for both boys and girls. It is derived from a surname that traces back to the Old given name Cynesige. In a figurative sense, the name can be interpreted as 'the royal victor'.

What does the name Kinsey mean?

Kinsey is a contemporary English first name that can be used for both genders. Its origins lie in a surname that traces back to the Old given name Cynesige. Translated, the name means 'the royal victor'. The etymological roots of the name consist of the Old English elements cyne, meaning 'royal', and sige, meaning 'victory'.

Where does the name Kinsey come from?

Kinsey is a first name of English origin that is used for both men and women and carries the meaning 'the royal victor'. The name is composed of the Old English words cyne, meaning 'royal', and sige, meaning 'victory'. The language of the name is English.

How do you pronounce Kinsey?

Kinsey is pronounced like 'Kins-i'.

Popularity

In Germany, Kinsey is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2024, when it ranked 2,978th in the name charts in France. In the last ten years, Kinsey has been given as a first name there fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 3,351st place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Kinsey ranks 4,703rd in France.

Famous people

• Kinsey Anderson (American physicist)
• Kinsey Milleson (American politician)
• Kinsey Packard (American actress)
• Kinsey Peile (British actress and playwright)
• Kinsey Schofeild (writer and journalist)