Kensi
Every Kensi since 1986 — 761 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kensi
Kensi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,509 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 761 American babies have been named Kensi. Its peak came in 2014, when 90 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 Kensi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kensi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,509 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,385 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,843 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,104 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,778 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,363 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,751 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,113 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,736 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,040 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,826 |
| 2014 | 90 | #2,133 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,646 |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,552 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,201 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,512 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,250 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,472 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,366 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,870 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,305 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,820 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,318 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,700 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kensi in 2025?
Kensi ranked #10,509 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 Kensi?
761 babies have been named Kensi in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kensi most popular?
Kensi peaked in 2014, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Kensi a boy or girl name?
Kensi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kensi rising or falling?
Kensi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.