Kensley
- US rank
- #741
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #424 in 2018
367 babies were named Kensley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 287 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1987–2025
US births per million boys, 1989–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kensley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,380 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kensley, 367 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kensley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKensley first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #424.
- Then vs nowKensley is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,248 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,380.
- TrendKensley has slipped 287 places over the last five years and now sits at #741. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKensley is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #241, followed by Mississippi (#242) and Alabama (#247). It's in the top 1,000 in 20 states.
- OriginKensley is the #9 most popular Hawaiian girl name in the US. That's out of 102 Hawaiian girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Kensley
Kensley is a girl name of Hawaiian origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Kensley for girls from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #424 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #741, with 367 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 82,713 girls |
| 2000s | 50 | 19,806 girls |
| 2010s | 284 | 3,522 girls |
| 2020s | 290 | 3,443 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 279,330 boys |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 145,560 boys |
| 2020s | 8.8 | 113,636 boys |
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
Questions about the name Kensley
What is the origin of the name Kensley?
Kensley has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Kensley a boy or girl name?
Kensley is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Kensley?
Kensley ranked #741 for US girls in 2025, given to 367 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#424).