How Many People Are Named Kenzie?
Complete statistics for the name Kenzie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kenzie is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 15,523 Americans bearing it today. That's just 21,259 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2014, showing it's still a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 21,494 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kenzie Through the Generations
Kenzie has seen a steady rise in popularity since its inception, becoming particularly prominent among younger generations. With 91% of those named Kenzie being under 30, it's clear this name is favored by parents looking for something fresh and contemporary. The peak year of 2014 saw 1,329 births, indicating a surge in interest around that time. Today, the average age of someone named Kenzie is 16, reflecting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kenzie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kenzie
How Many People Have the Name Kenzie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 188 people in the United States currently share the name Kenzie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,763,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kenzie a Common or Rare Name?
Kenzie 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 Kenzie Mean?
Kenzie means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kenzie in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Kenzie Most Popular?
The name Kenzie reached peak popularity in 2014, with 1,329 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Kenzie?
Approximately 188 people named Kenzie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 188. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,763,028 Americans.
Is Kenzie a rare name?
Kenzie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,763,028 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kenzie mean?
Kenzie means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kenzie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Kenzie are male and 98% are female.
When was Kenzie most popular?
Kenzie peaked in 2014 with 1,329 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.