Kynzleigh
A feminine name derived from the combination of Kinsley and Leigh.
Name Census estimates that about 321 living Americans carry the first name Kynzleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kynzleigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kynzleigh births was 2016 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kynzleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
321
~ 1 in 1,067,771 Americans
Peak year
2016
43 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,188
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kynzleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kynzleigh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 222 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kynzleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kynzleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kynzleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kynzleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Indiana, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Kynzleigh, while North Carolina, Indiana, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kynzleigh
The name Kynzleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins. The name seems to be a constructed blend of existing name elements, potentially combining the prefix "Kyn-" or "Kin-" from names like Kyla or Kinslee, with the suffix "-leigh" found in names like Hailey or Kaleigh.
There are no known historical references or appearances of this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to recent times. As a newly created name, there are also no famous historical figures recorded with the first name Kynzleigh.
Given its recent coinage, the earliest examples of the name Kynzleigh would likely only date back a few decades at most. It is challenging to find well-documented instances of individuals bearing this name throughout history, as it is a relatively new and uncommon name.
It is worth noting that while names like Kynzleigh may be considered unique or creative in their construction, they lack the rich cultural heritage and linguistic roots that many traditional names possess. The name's invented nature means it does not have a deep, traceable history or associations with specific cultures or regions.
People
Kynzleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kynzleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kynzleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kynzleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 321 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kynzleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,067,771 US residents.
Is Kynzleigh a common name?
We classify Kynzleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 323 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kynzleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Kynzleigh was 2016, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kynzleigh is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kynzleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kynzleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kynzleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kynzleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kynzleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kynzleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kynzleigh?
Find out how many people share the name Kynzleigh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.