Kenzie
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNZ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenzie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 455 babies have been named Kenzie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenzie is past its peak , currently ranked #13,370 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,370
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kenzie is also used as a girl name, ranked #628.
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Modern English origin
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Old English/American origin
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Old French bochier origin
"butcher, one who slaughters"
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Germanic origin
"member of the Frankish tribe"
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About the Name Kenzie
Kenzie is a boy name .
Is Kenzie a boy or girl name? Kenzie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,370 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #628. Kenzie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kenzie is currently ranked #13,370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenzie include Ken, Kenz, Kenzy, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenzie include Kenzo, Kenzai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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