Kenzlie
A feminine name of modern derivation, possibly from the Scottish surname Kenzie.
Name Census estimates that about 676 living Americans carry the first name Kenzlie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kenzlie today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenzlie births was 2013 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenzlie. 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
676
~ 1 in 507,033 Americans
Peak year
2013
70 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,262
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kenzlie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenzlie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 503 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenzlie 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 Kenzlie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kenzlies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Kenzlie, while Utah, Mississippi, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenzlie
Kenzlie is a relatively modern name that originated in the English-speaking world, likely in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a feminine variation of the name Kenzie, which itself is a diminutive or pet form of the Scottish surname Mackenzie. The surname Mackenzie is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "cendèigh" meaning "born of fire" or "burning passion."
While the name Kenzlie does not have a lengthy historical pedigree, its roots can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands and the Clan Mackenzie, one of the most powerful and influential clans in the region. The Mackenzies were known for their ferocity in battle and their unwavering loyalty to their clan and chieftains.
There are no known references to the name Kenzlie in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. However, the name Mackenzie has appeared in various historical documents and records, particularly those related to Scottish history and the clan system.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kenzlie are likely to be found in birth records and other official documents from the late 20th or early 21st century. As a relatively new name, there are no famous historical figures specifically named Kenzlie. However, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Mackenzie or variations of the name Kenzie throughout history.
One example is Kenzie Dalrymple (1832-1910), an American lawyer and politician who served as the 14th Governor of Louisiana from 1900 to 1904. Another is Kenzie Wormald (1889-1963), a British film director and producer who worked in the early days of the British film industry.
Additionally, there have been several literary characters named Kenzie or variations thereof, such as Kenzie Richmond, the protagonist of the Kenzie Richmond Mystery series by American author Kathleen Ernst.
While the name Kenzlie may not have a long and storied history, its roots in Scottish culture and the Clan Mackenzie give it a sense of strength and fiery passion, reflecting the meaning of the name itself.
People
Kenzlie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenzlie 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
Kenzlie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenzlie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 676 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenzlie 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 507,033 US residents.
Is Kenzlie a common name?
We classify Kenzlie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 681 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenzlie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenzlie was 2013, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenzlie is about 10 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 Kenzlie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenzlie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenzlie 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 Kenzlie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenzlie 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 Kenzlie 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 people share the name Kenzlie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.