Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Kinnick

Current Rank
#9,752
Peak Rank
#2,504 (2011)
Total Babies
497
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#16544
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Kinnick

Kinnick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 49 Kinnicks were born — ranking #2,504 that year. As of 2026, Kinnick ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 497 Kinnicks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kinnick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kinnick is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Kinnock
  • Conic
  • Connick
  • Konik
  • Canuck
  • Canuk
  • Konec
  • Chemic
  • Cannock
  • Kanak
  • Conac
  • Clinic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kinnick

What does the name Kinnick mean?
Kinnick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kinnick in 2026?
In 2026, Kinnick ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Kinnick most popular?
Kinnick reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,504 that year with 49 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kinnick most popular?
Kinnick has historically been most popular in Iowa, Nebraska. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kinnick.
Is Kinnick a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kinnick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kinnick?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kinnick include Aster, Nathanel, Roth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kinnick

Kinnick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 497 births in the dataset. Kinnick's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,504. Use the chart and map above to compare Kinnick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.