Kenson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	6	1	–	#5,446
1980s	60	6	+900%	#4,322
1990s	55	6	-8%	#6,275
2000s	106	11	+93%	#5,434
2010s	186	19	+75%	#4,032
2020s (to 2025)	131	22	+17%	#3,851

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#5,446

1980s

+900%

#4,322

1990s

-8%

#6,275

2000s

106

+93%

#5,434

2010s

186

+75%

#4,032

2020s (to 2025)

131

+17%

#3,851

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.

How old are people named Kenson?

The median living Kenson is about 12 years old; half are between 6 and 23. An estimated 500 people named Kenson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
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1930	–	–
1925	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kenson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Kenson?

The median living Kenson is about 12 years old. Half of all living Kensons are between 6 and 23 years old.

How many people named Kenson are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Kenson are alive in the United States, based on 544 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Kenson popularity over time

The story of Kenson

How old are people named Kenson?

Kenson year by year

Frequently asked questions

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