Kenlynn
A feminine name of English origin representing a blend of "Erin" and "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Kenlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kenlynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenlynn births was 2021 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenlynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2021
17 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,610
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Kenlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenlynn from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 100 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kenlynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenlynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kenlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenlynn
The given name Kenlynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It does not appear to have direct roots in any ancient language or culture. The name is likely a combination of the prefix "Ken," which is a variant of the English name Kenneth, and the suffix "lynn," which is a popular element in many modern English names, particularly for girls.
The prefix "Ken" is derived from the Gaelic name Cináed, which means "born of fire" or "fire-born." The name Kenneth has a long history, with roots tracing back to medieval Scotland and Ireland. However, the name Kenlynn itself does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Kenlynn, there are relatively few recorded instances throughout history, given the modern origins of the name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Kenlynn Walker, an American actress born in 1977, known for her roles in television series such as "The Parkers" and "Tyler Perry's House of Payne."
Another individual named Kenlynn is Kenlynn Baskin, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas at Arlington in the early 2000s. Kenlynn Schlossnagle is an American author and speaker, known for her work on parenting and family life. She was born in the late 20th century.
Kenlynn Folkins is a Canadian artist and sculptor, known for her work with metal and mixed media. She has been active since the late 20th century. Kenlynn Ashton is an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for her work in the country music genre. She was born in the late 20th century.
Overall, while the name Kenlynn lacks deep historical roots, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. As a modern name, it has been borne by individuals in various fields, including the arts, entertainment, and sports.
People
Kenlynn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kenlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenlynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Kenlynn a common name?
We classify Kenlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenlynn was 2021, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenlynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kenlynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenlynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kenlynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenlynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kenlynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kenlynn?
Want to know how many people have the name Kenlynn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.