girl's name
Kensey
KEN-zee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 942
Kensey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 38 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kensey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 244 |
| 2000s | 287 |
| 2010s | 235 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 28 |
How Popular Is Kensey?
In 2024, Kensey was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kensey Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kensey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kensey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kensey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kensey
- English KEN-zee
Sibling Names for Kensey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kensey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kensey
How popular is the name Kensey?
In 2024, Kensey was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kensey a girl's or a boy's name?
Kensey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kensey?
Kensey has 2 syllables.
When was Kensey most popular?
Kensey peaked in 1996, when 38 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.