Kensington
boy nameKensington entered the US charts in 2006, peaked at #5106 in 2018, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2006–2025
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rank today
#5106
peak (2018)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10985 |
| 2010s | #7772 |
| 2020s | #9300 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kensington are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kensington is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kensington in 2025?
- Kensington is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kensington most popular?
- Kensington peaked in 2018, reaching #5106 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kensington with classmates?
- Kensington will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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