Kensleigh
A feminine name of modern origin, a combination of "Ken" and "leigh".
Name Census estimates that about 911 living Americans carry the first name Kensleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kensleigh today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kensleigh births was 2018 (80 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kensleigh. 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
911
~ 1 in 376,240 Americans
Peak year
2018
80 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,191
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kensleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kensleigh 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 569 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kensleigh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kensleigh 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 Kensleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kensleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Kensleigh, while Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kensleigh
The name Kensleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have direct roots in any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a combination of existing name elements from various origins.
One possible origin is a blend of the English name Kenneth, derived from the Gaelic name Cináed, meaning "born of fire" or "fire-born," and the English surname Leigh, derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. This combination may have been intended to create a unique and distinctive name with a natural, pastoral feel.
Another potential source is the name Kensley, which is a variant of the English name Kinsley, itself derived from the Old English "cyning" (king) and "leah" (meadow or clearing). The addition of the "eigh" ending may have been an attempt to create a more feminine or whimsical variation on this name.
It is worth noting that the name Kensleigh does not appear to have any significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent coinage and lack of deep linguistic roots.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Kensleigh, there are a few examples, albeit primarily in recent times. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this first name is Kensleigh Heidi Jenner, born in 1994, an American model and television personality. Another is Kensleigh Ann Ramminger, born in 2007, a minor celebrity child from the United States.
While the name Kensleigh may be a modern invention, it has gained some traction in recent decades, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Its unique blend of elements and pleasing sound likely contribute to its appeal as a distinctive and imaginative choice for parents seeking a fresh and nature-inspired name for their child.
People
Kensleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kensleigh 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
Kensleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kensleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 911 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kensleigh 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 376,240 US residents.
Is Kensleigh a common name?
We classify Kensleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 918 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kensleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Kensleigh was 2018, when 80 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kensleigh is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kensleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kensleigh 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.