McKinley, pronounced as 'mih-KIN-lee', is an American given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname MacKinnon, which was itself derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Eoghainn'. This name means 'son of Eoghan', where 'Eoghan' translates to 'youthful'. McKinley gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th century, partly due to its association with William McKinley, who served as the 25th President of the United States from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. Today, it is still considered a strong and distinctive name choice for a child.
"Mckinely had five children named Ann in 1952."