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Kensington

Pronunciation: [ k-EHNZ-ihngt-uhn ]

Boy Name #10,680 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kensington is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHNZ-ihngt-uhn.

Parents who love the name Kensington often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#10,680
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie Kensie

Also a Girl Name

Kensington is also used as a girl name, ranked #2402.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington

Is Kensington a boy or girl name?
Kensington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10680. As a girl name, it is ranked #2402. Kensington is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Kensington?
Kensington is pronounced k-EHNZ-ihngt-uhn.
How popular is the name Kensington?
Kensington is currently ranked #10680 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kensington?
Common nicknames for Kensington include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kensie.
Is Kensington a common or rare name?
Kensington is an uncommon name, ranked #10680 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Key, Kenie, and Kensie. 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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