Kenly
Every Kenly since 1981 — 644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenly
Kenly is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,507 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 644 American babies have been named Kenly — about 84% girls and 16% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 45 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 Kenly stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenly year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,507 | 5 | #13,014 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,782 | 8 | #9,447 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,969 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,846 | 6 | #11,629 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,270 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,399 | 6 | #11,339 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,945 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,017 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,534 | 5 | #13,314 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,785 | — | — |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,107 | 9 | #8,403 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,813 | — | — |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,705 | 5 | #13,150 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,435 | — | — |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,303 | 5 | #13,405 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,253 | — | — |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,802 | 9 | #8,694 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,933 | 5 | #13,639 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,958 | 6 | #11,703 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,683 | — | — |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,527 | 9 | #8,014 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,623 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,404 | 7 | #9,197 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,631 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,738 | 7 | #8,792 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,478 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,541 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenly in 2025?
Kenly ranked #10,507 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenly?
644 babies have been named Kenly in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenly most popular?
Kenly peaked in 2015, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Kenly a boy or girl name?
Kenly is used for both: about 84% of babies named Kenly have been girls and 16% boys.
Is the name Kenly rising or falling?
Kenly is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.