Kenli
Every Kenli since 1998 — 612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenli
Kenli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,168 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 612 American babies have been named Kenli. Its peak came in 2010, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kenli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,168 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,197 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,355 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,462 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,244 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,885 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,391 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,593 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,383 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,922 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,606 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,964 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,819 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,636 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,098 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,746 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,825 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,028 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,166 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,601 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,988 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,795 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,673 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,753 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,477 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenli in 2025?
Kenli ranked #9,168 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenli?
612 babies have been named Kenli in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenli most popular?
Kenli peaked in 2010, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Kenli a boy or girl name?
Kenli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenli rising or falling?
Kenli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.