Kenzy
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "treasure" or "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 951 living Americans carry the first name Kenzy. It is a predominantly female name (94.7% of registrations). The average person named Kenzy today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenzy births was 2012 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenzy. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kenzy with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
951
~ 1 in 360,415 Americans
Peak year
2012
60 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,941
Tracked since 1992
Census
Kenzy in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 902 people with the first name Kenzy, which placed it at #13,398 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,398
National first-name rank
People counted
902
902 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
70.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kenzy
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kenzy is White at 70.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Black (10.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kenzy described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kenzy at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.6% · 637
- Hispanic or Latino11.1% · 100
- Black or African American10.6% · 96
- Two or more races5.2% · 47
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 4
Gender
Gender distribution for Kenzy
Kenzy leans heavily female at 94.7% of total registrations, but 51 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kenzy as a male name
- Ranked #10,396 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (9 births)
Kenzy as a female name
- Ranked #4,941 in 2024
- 27 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (60 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kenzy leans strongly female. 806 people counted with this name were female (88.8%), compared with 102 male bearers (11.2%).
Popularity
Kenzy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenzy 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 454 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kenzy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenzy 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 Kenzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kenzys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Kenzy, while Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenzy
Kenzy is a name with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, specifically to the Arabic language. The name derives from the Arabic word "kanz," which means "treasure" or "precious." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were highly valued or cherished within their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenzy can be found in ancient Arabic literature, where it was used to refer to a character or individual of significance. This lends credence to the theory that the name held a special meaning and was not merely a casual appellation.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kenzy. One such individual was Kenzy al-Hasani, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in present-day Iraq. His works were highly revered and widely studied, contributing to the rich literary tradition of the region.
Another prominent figure was Kenzy al-Andalusi, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century CE in what is now Spain. His contributions to the fields of science and mathematics were groundbreaking, and his works were instrumental in advancing knowledge during that era.
In the realm of religion, Kenzy al-Qurashi was a prominent Islamic scholar who lived in the 13th century CE in present-day Saudi Arabia. He was highly regarded for his expertise in Quranic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence, and his teachings influenced generations of scholars and students.
Moving forward in time, Kenzy al-Misri was a renowned Egyptian artist and calligrapher who lived in the 16th century CE. His intricate and beautiful calligraphy adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the region, and his works are still celebrated as masterpieces of Islamic art.
Lastly, Kenzy al-Tunisi was a celebrated military leader and strategist who lived in the 18th century CE in present-day Tunisia. He played a pivotal role in defending his homeland against foreign invaders and is remembered as a hero and symbol of national pride.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kenzy, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and significance across various fields and regions.
People
Kenzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenzy 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
Kenzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 951 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenzy 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 360,415 US residents.
Is Kenzy a common name?
We classify Kenzy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 962 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenzy was 2012, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenzy is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kenzy in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 902 people with the name Kenzy, or 0.30 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,398 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kenzy in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kenzy?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kenzy leans strongly female. 806 people counted with this name were female (88.8%), compared with 102 male bearers (11.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kenzy?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kenzy is White at 70.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Black (10.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kenzy most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kenzy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.6% (637 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kenzy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenzy a female name?
Yes, 94.7% of people registered as Kenzy 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 Kenzy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenzy 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 Kenzy 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.
How many people share the name Kenzy?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kenzy? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.