Kenslee
A feminine name of English origin meaning "keeper of the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 1,296 living Americans carry the first name Kenslee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kenslee today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenslee births was 2018 (105 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenslee. 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.
Key insights
- • Kenslee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 264,471 Americans
Peak year
2018
105 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,241
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kenslee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenslee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 775 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kenslee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenslee 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 Kenslee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kenslees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Kenslee, while Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenslee
The given name Kenslee is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the late 20th century as a fusion of the more traditional names Kensington and Lesley. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English words "cyning" and "tun," which together formed the place name "Kensington" (meaning "the king's town" or "the town of the king's people"). This place name was later adopted as a surname, and eventually as a component of modern given names like Kenslee.
The name Kenslee does not appear to have any direct historical references or connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. Its use as a given name is a relatively recent phenomenon, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a creative combination of existing names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenslee can be found in the birth records of a baby girl born in Texas in the early 1990s. However, the name did not gain significant popularity until the early 2000s, when it began appearing more frequently in various regions of the United States.
While the name Kenslee is still relatively uncommon, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One such individual is Kenslee Reeves, an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the early 2010s.
Another notable Kenslee is Kenslee Bouche, a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the successful clothing line "Kenslee Designs" in the late 2000s.
In the world of sports, Kenslee Thompson was a professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) during the early 2000s.
Kenslee Holloway, an American author and poet, gained recognition for her debut novel "The Kenslee Chronicles," which explored themes of self-discovery and personal growth.
Finally, Kenslee Briggs was a pioneering scientist in the field of environmental conservation, known for her groundbreaking research on sustainable agricultural practices in the late 20th century.
While the name Kenslee is a relatively modern creation, it has already left its mark on various fields, from entertainment and fashion to sports and literature. As a unique blend of traditional name components, Kenslee offers a fresh and distinctive option for parents seeking a name with a touch of vintage charm and modern flair.
People
Kenslee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenslee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kenslee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenslee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,296 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenslee 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 264,471 US residents.
Is Kenslee a common name?
We classify Kenslee as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,306 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenslee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenslee was 2018, when 105 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenslee is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kenslee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenslee 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.
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.