Kinzie
2025 SSA
About Kinzie
Kinzie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Kenneth' (from the Gaelic 'Coinneach' meaning 'handsome'). As a given name, Kinzie gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 21st century, part of the trend toward using surnames and nicknames as standalone names. Kinzie has a playful, energetic quality with its zippy 'z' sound and two-syllable rhythm. The name balances being recognizable without being common, making it appeal to parents seeking something distinctive but not completely unfamiliar. Kinzie projects a friendly, approachable image while maintaining a certain spunkiness and contemporary feel.
Pronounced KIN-zee.
As of October 2026, Kinzie ranked #5160 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2270 in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,905 | 59 | 33 |
| 2015 | #2,270 | 83 | 46.5 |
| 2016 | #2,924 | 58 | 32.7 |
| 2017 | #3,887 | 39 | 22.6 |
| 2018 | #3,764 | 40 | 23.5 |
| 2019 | #4,498 | 31 | 18.5 |
| 2020 | #4,121 | 34 | 21 |
| 2021 | #4,368 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | #4,416 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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