Mckinley

Rank 653rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Mckinley was 653rd most popular baby name for girls and 1,172nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 498 babies were named Mckinley in the United States. The gender distribution for "Mckinley" is 90.2% female and 9.8% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,757 babies in the United States were named Mckinley. Today, the average age of someone named Mckinley is around 14 to 21 years old.

The name "Mckinley" is not common today.

Nicknames for Mckinley include Kinley and Mack.

Mckinley Meaning & Origin

The name McKinley is of Gaelic origin, meaning "son of the white warrior," invoking connotations of strength, courage, and nobility.

The name Mckinley is described as adventurous, uplifting and bold.

Pronunciation

Mckinley is pronounced mc-kin-ley in English. The name Mckinley has 8 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Mckinley

Mount McKinley in Alaska, now known as Denali, was the highest peak in North America and was named after William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States.

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Gender Distribution

Similar Sounding Names

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