From the head of the river
A rare surname-turned-first name likely of Gaelic or English origin, often associated with the phrase 'from the head of the river.' In the United States, it is most frequently used in the Midwest as a tribute to Nile Kinnick and the stadium named in his honor.
About 9 boys were named Kinnick in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
1939 Heisman Trophy winner and WWII pilot
