Mckinley
How to say it: muh-KIN-lee · /məˈkɪnli/
Scottish/Irish surname meaning 'son of Finlay' (Gaelic 'Mac Fionnlaigh'), used as a given name; also a US presidential surname.
Mckinley was the 609th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 393 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #827 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #609 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 393 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,207 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #827 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in recent decades, Mckinley reached its height in the 2010s. It remains near that level though a downturn appears ahead.
What goes with it
Mellow sounding and soft throughout, Mckinley carries place name character. Kennedy aligns with its surname style.
Nicknames
- Mac
- Kinley
- Kinnie
Honouring a Mckinley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mckinley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
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