Kensley Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: On average, the name Kensley was given to 1 baby girl for every 3320 born females in 2021.

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A Deep Dive

Kensley Overview

Meaning

Valley of the spring, spring glade

Gender

Girl

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English name meaning “king’s meadow.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛnzli/

Popularity

Kensley is particularly loved in the USA and Canada. In the USA, Kensley ranked #753 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Creative, determined, charismatic, gentle

Name Day

December 12th
A Deep Dive

Kensley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kinsley, Kenley, Kinley, Kenzley, Kensleigh, Kenslie

Common Nicknames

Ken, Kenzie, Keni, Kens, Kensie, Kensi

Diminutives

Kens, Kensi, Kensie, Kenna

Famous People

  • Kensley Reece
    (Barbadian Cyclist)

What Is the Meaning of Kensley?

Kensley means “valley of the spring” or “spring glade,” evoking images of a serene and lush landscape.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kensley?

Kensley has Old English origins, derived from the words “cyne,” meaning “royal,” and “leah,” meaning “meadow” or “clearing.”

Kensley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kensley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5632021#6142022#7532023
Top 3 Rankings#4232018#4542020#4772019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kensley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023753
(-139 from 2022)
372
(-113 from 2022)
0.02127
2022614
(-51 from 2021)
485
(-57 from 2021)
0.02705
2021563
(-109 from 2020)
542
(-136 from 2020)
0.03025
2020454
(+23 from 2019)
678
(+23 from 2019)
0.03836
2019477
(-54 from 2018)
655
(-83 from 2018)
0.03570
2018423
(+57 from 2017)
738
(+90 from 2017)
0.03968
2017480
(+43 from 2016)
648
(+53 from 2016)
0.03430
2016523
(+115 from 2015)
595
(+149 from 2015)
0.03074
2015638
(-32 from 2014)
446
(-34 from 2014)
0.02286
2014606
(+28 from 2013)
480
(+37 from 2013)
0.02454
2013634
(+94 from 2012)
443
(+63 from 2012)
0.02298
2012728
(+101 from 2011)
380
(+61 from 2011)
0.01959
2011829
(+213 from 2010)
319
(+79 from 2010)
0.01646
20101042
(+274 from 2009)
240
(+57 from 2009)
0.01224
20091316
(+65 from 2008)
183
(+10 from 2008)
0.00904
20081381
(+298 from 2007)
173
(+42 from 2007)
0.00831
20071679
(+648 from 2006)
131
(+50 from 2006)
0.00619
20062327
(+252 from 2005)
81
(+15 from 2005)
0.00387
20052579
(-271 from 2004)
66
(-9 from 2004)
0.00325
20042308
(+131 from 2003)
75
(+8 from 2003)
0.00372
20032439
(-108 from 2002)
67
(-2 from 2002)
0.00334
20022331
(+512 from 2001)
69
(+18 from 2001)
0.00349
20012843
(+428 from 2000)
51
(+10 from 2000)
0.00257
20003271
(+366 from 1999)
41
(+8 from 1999)
0.00205
19993637
(-415 from 1998)
33
(-5 from 1998)
0.00170
19983222
(+2 from 1997)
38
(+2 from 1997)
0.00196
19973224
(+607 from 1996)
36
(+8 from 1996)
0.00189
19963831
(+1389 from 1995)
28
(+10 from 1995)
0.00146
19955220
(+493 from 1994)
18
(+2 from 1994)
0.00094
19945713
(+908 from 1993)
16
(+3 from 1993)
0.00082
19936621
(+891 from 1992)
13
(+2 from 1992)
0.00066
19927512
(-1259 from 1991)
11
(-3 from 1991)
0.00055
19916253
(+2993 from 1990)
14
(+6 from 1990)
0.00069
19909246
(-485 from 1989)
8
No change from 1989
0.00039
19898761
(+1625 from 1988)
8
(+2 from 1988)
0.00040
198810386
(-2399 from 1987)
6
(-2 from 1987)
0.00031
19877987
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8
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0.00043
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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19840
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0.0000
19830
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19820
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19810
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19790
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19780
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19770
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19760
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kensley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6132021#7532022#7302023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4002021#3442022#4572023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2142021#1582022#3642023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3622021#4032022#5342023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2472021#3572022#3462023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5432021#5262022#6862023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4692021#4162022#8382023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4682021#2692022#3612023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#11112021#11202022#13352023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2872021#3032022#3262023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1392021#1792022#2462023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4802021#5752022#8352023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4452021#4872022#7442023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6162021#6542022#10802023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4472021#6932022#5392023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5282021#7182022#5392023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3002021#2802022#4522023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6472021#4262022#8582023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6432021#9432022#9162023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7812021#9602022#14602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3542020#6122021#5402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2872019#5142021#6742023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4062020#5702021#5642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7812019#8012020#9882021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2322019#3572020#3582022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7102021#11352022#9162023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5002018#5342020#11792022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7182020#9182021#9272022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5602020#9382021#8142022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6212018#6312020#5332023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5372020#5402021#5452022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#9852018#8192019#9602021

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6602020#6052021#6682023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#8452009#8222010#6002012

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4902016#4862018

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3982016#4722019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2492016#1852020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5822014#5732020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2462013#2382021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4222016

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4322015

Popularity Rankings for Kensley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9502017#12362019#12272022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kensley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kensley fits seamlessly as a name for both boys and girls, but it finds more females bearing the name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kensley

Kensley in Famous People Names

  • Kensley Reece (Cyclist, 1992): A professional Barbadian cyclist known for his achievements in regional competitions.
  • None
  • None

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