Kensley
Kensley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clearing or meadow belonging to Cynesige (meaning 'royal victory').
Origin and history
Kensley is a modern English name derived as a variant of place names like Kinsley or modern surnames ending in 'ley'. It gained traction in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend for names ending in 'lee' sounds. Its recent usage in the U.S. reflects a popular, contemporary aesthetic for melodic feminine names.
Popularity in the United States
8,948 babies in the United States have been named Kensley since 1880. It ranks #1764 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #610.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- AL (7.5 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 938 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,945 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,828 |
Nicknames
Kens, Kennie, Kenz
Fun facts
- Kensley originated as an English habitational surname before transitioning into a popular given name.
- The name experienced significant growth in the United States starting in the late 2000s.