Kensington
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNZ-ihngt-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kensington first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 161 babies have been named Kensington in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kensington is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,680 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,680
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kensington
Kensington is a boy name .
Is Kensington a boy or girl name? Kensington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,680 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,402. Kensington is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kensington is currently ranked #10,680 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kensington include Ken, Kens, Kensy, Kensie, Kensi, Kensiy, Kensiie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Gton, and Key. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kensington include Kenson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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