Kenlee
Kenlee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Blend of Ken (royal, fair, or clear water) and Lee (meadow or clearing).
Origin and history
Kenlee is a modern American invented name, likely created as a blend of the prefix Ken- (from Kenneth or Kendall) and the popular name suffix -lee. It emerged as part of the late 20th and early 21st-century trend of creating melodic, two-syllable names ending in an 'ee' sound. In the United States, it is primarily given to young girls and remains relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
2,200 babies in the United States have been named Kenlee since 1880. It ranks #3746 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1710.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.1 %)
- KY (8.1 %)
- OK (8.1 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 504 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,232 |
| 2020-2029 | 391 |
Fun facts
- Kenlee gained usage alongside the rise of similar portmanteau names combining traditional roots like Ken with the suffix -lee.
- The majority of recorded births for Kenlee in the United States have occurred since the turn of the 21st century.