Kenson
Every Kenson since 1978 — 544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenson
Kenson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,125 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 544 American babies have been named Kenson. Its peak came in 2024, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kenson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,125 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,851 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,816 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,328 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,959 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,180 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,544 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,675 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,868 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,032 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,293 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,385 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,587 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,353 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,966 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,992 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,882 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,434 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,446 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,356 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,074 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,655 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,795 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,700 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,378 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,656 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,181 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenson in 2025?
Kenson ranked #5,125 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenson?
544 babies have been named Kenson in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenson most popular?
Kenson peaked in 2024, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Kenson a boy or girl name?
Kenson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenson rising or falling?
Kenson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.