Kenley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-lee / /ˈkɛnli/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'from the king's meadow'; Irish: 'descendant of Ceanallach'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kenley is primarily of English origin, often associated with place names in England. It has also been used as a surname. The name has gained popularity in recent years as a given name for boys. In Irish contexts, it connects to ancient Gaelic heritage.
Trend Summary
Kenley has seen a rise in popularity as a modern name choice in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kenleigh
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kenley was first seen in the United States in 1924. Kenley has ranked as high as #1307 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Florida, Illinois, New York, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Kenley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kenley (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 13 |