Mckinlee
2025 SSA
About Mckinlee
Mckinlee is a modern feminine name that originated as a creative variation of the surname McKinley, which itself is derived from Scottish and Irish origins meaning 'son of the fair warrior.' As a first name, Mckinlee represents a trend of transforming surnames into distinctive given names, often with modified spellings. The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 21st century as parents sought unique alternatives to traditional names. The spelling variation with 'ee' instead of 'ey' gives it a more feminine appearance while maintaining its strong, confident sound. Mckinlee conveys qualities of leadership and determination, possibly influenced by associations with President William McKinley.
Pronounced muh-KIN-lee.
As of October 2026, Mckinlee ranked #3689 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1943 for girls in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,965 | 102 | 57.1 |
| 2015 | #2,272 | 83 | 46.5 |
| 2016 | #2,078 | 95 | 53.6 |
| 2017 | #2,375 | 77 | 44.6 |
| 2018 | #2,040 | 96 | 56.4 |
| 2019 | #1,943 | 101 | 60.2 |
| 2020 | #1,998 | 94 | 58.1 |
| 2021 | #2,111 | 90 | 54.8 |
| 2022 | #3,348 | 48 | 29.3 |
| 2023 | #3,253 | 50 | 31.2 |
| 2024 | #3,305 | 48 | 29.6 |
| 2025 | #3,689 | 41 | 25.5 |