Kenzie
Girl name · Celtic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningson of Kenneth · Scottish form of McKenzie
- US rank
- #736
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #244 in 2014
371 babies were named Kenzie in the US in 2025. It has dropped 368 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
US births per million boys, 1918–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kenzie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kenzie, 371 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kenzie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKenzie first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2014, when it ranked #244. Today it's #736, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKenzie has slipped 368 places over the last five years and now sits at #736. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKenzie is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #233, followed by Maryland (#427) and Michigan (#457). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
- MeaningKenzie is a Scottish form of McKenzie, which means “son of Kenneth”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Kenzie
Kenzie is a girl name of Celtic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “son of Kenneth”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-zie”. US birth records list Kenzie for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 52 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #244 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #736, with 371 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.9 | 202,429 girls |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,573 girls |
| 1990s | 120 | 8,332 girls |
| 2000s | 265 | 3,768 girls |
| 2010s | 588 | 1,699 girls |
| 2020s | 358 | 2,792 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1920s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 505,051 boys |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 436,681 boys |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 281,690 boys |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 181,159 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 297,619 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 200,803 boys |
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Questions about the name Kenzie
What does the name Kenzie mean?
Kenzie means “son of Kenneth” in Scottish, as a form of McKenzie.
What is the origin of the name Kenzie?
Kenzie has Celtic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Kenzie a boy or girl name?
Kenzie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kenzie?
Kenzie ranked #736 for US girls in 2025, given to 371 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#244).