girls' name · peaked 2013

Kenzi

Every Kenzi since 1982 — 3,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#3,323
among girls
Babies in 2025
47
named Kenzi
Peak year
2013
208 babies
All-time total
3,246
since 1982

The story of Kenzi

Kenzi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,323 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1982, 3,246 American babies have been named Kenzi. Its peak came in 2013, when 208 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 Kenzi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kenzi 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 47 #3,323
2024 61 #2,788 8 #9,451
2023 71 #2,505 5 #13,251
2022 88 #2,165
2021 120 #1,724
2020 128 #1,627 5 #13,147
2019 131 #1,621
2018 116 #1,767
2017 139 #1,577
2016 164 #1,415
2015 152 #1,502
2014 188 #1,278
2013 203 #1,188 5 #13,159
2012 200 #1,216 5 #13,303
2011 158 #1,437 5 #13,412
2010 121 #1,726
2009 99 #2,069
2008 81 #2,391
2007 96 #2,109 5 #13,469
2006 78 #2,413
2005 47 #3,298
2004 61 #2,698
2003 58 #2,722
2002 65 #2,456
2001 44 #3,170
2000 61 #2,493
1995 27 #3,930
1990 24 #4,169
1985 12 #5,832
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kenzi in 2025?

Kenzi ranked #3,323 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kenzi?

3,246 babies have been named Kenzi in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kenzi most popular?

Kenzi peaked in 2013, when 208 newborns received the name.

Is Kenzi a boy or girl name?

Kenzi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kenzi rising or falling?

Kenzi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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