Kinkade is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the English surname Kinkade, which is of Scottish and Irish descent. The surname originates from the place names Kinkeid in Scotland and Kinkeel in Ireland, both of which are derived from Old Norse elements 'kinni' meaning 'border' or 'edge', and '-haugr' meaning 'mound'. Therefore, Kinkade could be interpreted as 'one who lives on the border' or 'one who lives near a mound'. The name is not particularly associated with any specific cultural, historical, or mythological figure. As of recent records, it is not listed among the top 1000 names for boys in the United States or other English-speaking countries.
The name Kinkade experienced a brief surge with six births each in 2004 and 2006, but has since maintained steady popularity with five births annually from 2018 to present, totaling twenty-seven births over the specified period.