Kensington
Meaningfrom Kensington, London · English
- US rank
- #2,822
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #972 in 2015
60 babies were named Kensington in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,270 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kensington you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,810 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kensington, 60 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kensington would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKensington first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #972.
- Then vs nowKensington is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 26,810.
- TrendKensington has slipped 1,270 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,822. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Kensington means “from Kensington, London”.
About the name Kensington
Kensington is a girl name meaning “from Kensington, London”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Kensington for girls from 1997 to 2025, in 29 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #972 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,822, with 60 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.5 | 118,110 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 46,512 girls |
| 2010s | 114 | 8,749 girls |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,286 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 176,678 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 228,311 boys |
Questions about the name Kensington
What does the name Kensington mean?
Kensington means “from Kensington, London” in English.
Is Kensington a boy or girl name?
Kensington is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kensington?
Kensington ranked #2,822 for US girls in 2025, given to 60 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#972).