Kensey
Kensey is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,892 in the US, popular nicknames include Ken, Key, and Kenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kensey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 920 babies have been named Kensey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kensey is past its peak , currently ranked #21,892 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,892
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Kensey is also used as a boy name, ranked #41546.
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About the Name Kensey
Kensey is a girl name .
Is Kensey a boy or girl name? Kensey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,892 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,546. Kensey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kensey is currently ranked #21,892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kensey include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kensie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kensey include Kensley, Kensington, Kensleigh, Kenslee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis