Kenley
Kenley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Royal meadow or Cyneheard's clearing.
Origin and history
Kenley is an English name derived from a surname and placename meaning 'Cyneheard's meadow' or 'royal meadow'. Historically used as a surname, it has gained usage in the United States as both a masculine and feminine given name. It remains a uncommon choice for boys, maintaining a modern, surname-as-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,161 babies in the United States have been named Kenley since 1880. It ranks #3533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1802.
States where it is most popular
- FL (76.1 %)
- CA (4.3 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
- NC (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 50 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 140 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 278 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone from Kenley, a district in South London, or similar locations in England.
- It follows the broader American naming trend of adopting geographic Old English surnames as modern first names.