Kensley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kensley is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kensley?
Kensley is spelled K-E-N-S-L-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Kensley at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kensley likely derives from Old English elements meaning “king”s meadow' or “royal clearing.”
- Origin
- The name Kensley may derive from Old English words related to landscapes associated with nobility or leadership.
- Pronunciation
- KENZ-lee · 2 syllables
Kensley Popularity in 2025
Rank#741
Recorded Births367
Rank#5,608
Recorded Births16
- Girls usage rose 3 places to #741 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 541 places to #5,608 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kensley Mean?
Kensley likely derives from Old English elements meaning “king”s meadow' or “royal clearing.”
Origin: The name Kensley may derive from Old English words related to landscapes associated with nobility or leadership.
How Do You Pronounce Kensley?
PronunciationKENZ-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kensley?
- History
- Kensley is a modern English given name used primarily in recent decades, often originating from a surname.
Kensley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 367 | #741 |
| 2025 | Boys | 16 | #5,608 |
| 2024 | Girls | 378 | #744 |
| 2024 | Boys | 19 | #5,067 |
| 2023 | Girls | 374 | #753 |
| 2023 | Boys | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2022 | Girls | 485 | #614 |
| 2022 | Boys | 16 | #5,633 |
| 2021 | Girls | 544 | #563 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Girls | 680 | #454 |
| 2020 | Boys | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | Girls | 656 | #477 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2018 | Girls | 738 | #424 |
| 2018 | Boys | 11 | #7,136 |
| 2017 | Girls | 648 | #480 |
| 2017 | Boys | 14 | #6,060 |
| 2016 | Girls | 595 | #523 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12 | #6,726 |
| 2015 | Girls | 446 | #638 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Girls | 480 | #606 |
| 2014 | Boys | 14 | #5,997 |
When Was Kensley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
738 recorded births
National rank #424
2020 · Girls
680 recorded births
National rank #454
2019 · Girls
656 recorded births
National rank #477
2017 · Girls
648 recorded births
National rank #480
Where Kensley Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #241 | 18 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
| AL | #247 | 19 |
| GA | #290 | 35 |
| SC | #347 | 14 |
| MD | #400 | 13 |
| MI | #438 | 19 |
| PA | #515 | 20 |