Kensley
How to say it: KENZ-lee · /ˈkɛnzli/
Modern surname-style given name, likely derived from English place names ending in -ley (meadow); no firm etymology.
Kensley was the 669th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 367 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #924 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #669 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 367 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,027 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #924 |
| In France, 2025 | #3,367 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a product of the last forty years, Kensley stands at its 2020s peak. A slight retreat looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Fresh and breathy, Kensley has a light modern lilt. Blakely shares its style.
Nicknames
- Ken
- Kens
- Lee
Other spellings
Honouring a Kensley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kensley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #3,367 for girls in 2025.
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