How old is someone named Mckinley?
The average Mckinley is 21 years old.
Half of all living Mckinleys are between 9 and 24.
When was Mckinley popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Mckinley peaked around 1898, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 550 | 0 |
| 1910s | 653 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,252 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 915 | 110 |
| 1940s | 902 | 390 |
| 1950s | 948 | 620 |
| 1960s | 618 | 500 |
| 1970s | 414 | 370 |
| 1980s | 551 | 520 |
| 1990s | 1,416 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 3,199 | 3,200 |
| 2010s | 7,928 | 7,900 |
| 2020s | 3,060 | 3,000 |
How many Mckinleys are still alive?
About 18,000 Mckinleys are alive in the US today. That's 79% of the roughly 23,000 babies named Mckinley since 1890.
Most Mckinleys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Mckinley?
About half of living Mckinleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Mckinley an old name?
Not really. Mckinley is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Mckinley will be 32 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Mckinley a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Mckinleys are women, and 28% are men.
The women average 13 and the men 41. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 85% of babies named Mckinley have been girls.
Names the same age as Mckinley
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Mckinley's name twin is Annalee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Annalee's age curve is the closest match to Mckinley's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Mckinley
How old is the average Mckinley?
The average Mckinley in the US is 21 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Mckinley?
About 18,000 Mckinleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 23,000 babies given the name since 1890.
When was the name Mckinley most popular?
In 2014, when about 930 baby girls were named Mckinley.
Is Mckinley a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 49% of living Mckinleys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Mckinley a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Mckinleys are women, and 28% are men. The women average 13 and the men 41. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 85% of babies named Mckinley have been girls.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this