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Kensley Unisex

Popularity: #590 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKENZ-lee / /ˈkɛn.zli/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: 'king's meadow'; Scottish: 'from the king's field'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kensley is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Kinsley, which has similar roots. The name reflects a trend towards using place names and nature-inspired names for girls. It is primarily used in the United States and has seen a rise in usage since the early 2000s.

Trend Summary

Kensley has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

KinseyBristolRileyPaisleyTinsleyBrenley

Variants

  • Kensleigh
  • Kensly

International Variants

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Famous people named Kensley

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Fictional characters named Kensley

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Sibling Suggestions

KinsleyFinleyHadleyAinsleyBriarEllery

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kensley was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kensley has ranked as high as #732 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kensley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kensley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 33
11%
CA 24
8%
NY 22
7%
FL 21
7%
GA 21
7%
NC 20
7%
OH 17
6%
PA 16
5%
IL 14
5%
LA 14
5%
MD 14
5%
MS 13
4%
AL 13
4%
MO 12
4%
TN 12
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19878
19886
19898
19908
199114
199211
199313
199416
199518
199628
199736
199838
199933
200041
200151
200269
200367
200475
200566
200681
2007131
2008173
2009184
2010240
2011319
2012380
2013443
2014480
2015446
2016595
2017648
2018738
2019656
2020680
2021544
2022485
2023374
2024378