US Popularity:16415
Origin:Celtic
Meaning:Battle leader; Head of the battle
Names with strong, courageous connotations are universally popular, as parents everywhere hope to instill strength and confidence in their little ones. That's why Kincaid, a gender-neutral name meaning "battle leader" is the perfect choice for your little warrior! This Celtic name has rich Scottish roots and comes from the original Kincaith, a place name near Glasgow that was first documented in the early 13th century. The first syllable derives from the word ceann, which means “head” in Gaelic, hence the related interpretation, “head of the battle.”

Kincaid Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Kincaid is currently #16415 in U.S. births
Boy:Kincaid is currently #17729 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#17731
in 2022
+ 1112
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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