girl's name
Kerensa
keh-REN-suh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 556
Kerensa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 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 1971, when 30 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kerensa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Kerensa?
In 2024, Kerensa was given to 6 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 Kerensa 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 Kerensa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerensa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerensa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerensa
- Pronunciation keh-REN-suh
Sibling Names for Kerensa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerensa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerensa
How popular is the name Kerensa?
In 2024, Kerensa was given to 6 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 Kerensa a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerensa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerensa?
Kerensa has 3 syllables.
When was Kerensa most popular?
Kerensa peaked in 1971, when 30 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.