Girl nameCurrently #2,389 in the USFalling
Kensington
//ˈkɛnzɪŋtən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 201510 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
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Kensington's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kensington |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2009 | 79 |
| 2010 | 122 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 159 |
| 2013 | 235 |
| 2014 | 236 |
| 2015 | 292 |
| 2016 | 277 |
| 2017 | 249 |
| 2018 | 229 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 77 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 84 |
Kensington through the decades
- Kensington peaked in 2015, when 292 babies were named Kensington in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kensington has risen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kensington currently ranks #2,389 in the US and is cooling off.
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