Total births
506
Unisex name · since 1994
Mckinnley
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 506 babies named Mckinnley, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7072
- among girls today
- 506
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Mckinnley currently ranks #7072 among unisex names in America, with 506 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mckinnley has been recorded 506 times among girls since 1994, currently ranked #7072 nationally and more common than 60% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #7072 among girls today
- 506 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mckinnley is currently the #7072 unisex name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 506 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7072
- among girls today
- 506
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Mckinnley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7072
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Mckinnley was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
42 babies were named Mckinnley in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Mckinnley compares
506 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mckinnley's all-time total is 32% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mckinnley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 506 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mckinnley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mckinnley's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mckinnley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#7,072
Active since
1994
Mckinnley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Mckinnley popularity over time - boys
72 total births recorded since 1995 (Mckinnley as boys' name)
Mckinnley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mckinnley's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Mckinnley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
280 births
- 2020s 78
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 280 births (55% of all-time use).
How Mckinnley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mckinnley's total volume
Mckinnley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mckinnley by state
Where Mckinnley concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Mckinnley's total US births 1.0%
5 of 506 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mckinnley? ▼
506 babies have been named Mckinnley since 1994. It currently ranks #7072 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 42 births.
When was Mckinnley most popular? ▼
Mckinnley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Mckinnley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mckinnley are Texas (5 births).
Is Mckinnley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mckinnley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 506 births, and as a boy's name it has 72 births.
How long has the name Mckinnley been used? ▼
Records for Mckinnley go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mckinnley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mckenzie, Mckenna, Mckayla, Mckinley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mckinnley's data
- Mckinnley's decade-level peak was the 2010s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mckinnleys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mckinnley
Nearby Names Like Mckinnley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mckinnley
Mckenzie Girl
#494 64,779 births
Mckenna Girl
#376 44,308 births
Mckayla Girl
#2425 13,225 births
Mckinley Girl
#740 13,098 births
Mckenzi Girl
#12502 2,022 births
Compare Mckinnley side by side: Mckinnley vs Mckenzie Mckinnley vs Mckenna Mckinnley vs Mckayla
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mckinnley: #7072 Unisex Name - 506 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mckinnley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mckinnley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.