How Many People Are Named Kensey?
Complete statistics for the name Kensey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kensey is a very rare female name, with only 913 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 361,551 Americans. The majority of Kenseys are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 7 are often deep thinkers and introspective.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 925 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kensey Through the Generations
Kensey peaked in popularity in 1996 with 38 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average Kensey is 24 years old, with 612 under 30 and 313 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kensey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kensey
How Many People Have the Name Kensey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 317 people in the United States currently share the name Kensey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,045,581 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kensey a Common or Rare Name?
Kensey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kensey Mean?
Kensey means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kensey in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kensey Most Popular?
The name Kensey reached peak popularity in 1996, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kensey?
Approximately 317 people named Kensey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,045,581 Americans.
Is Kensey a rare name?
Kensey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,045,581 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kensey mean?
Kensey means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kensey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kensey are male and 99% are female.
When was Kensey most popular?
Kensey peaked in 1996 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.