Total births
612
Girls' name · since 1998
Kenli
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 612 babies named Kenli, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8215
- among girls today
- 612
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kenli is the #8215 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 612 recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kenli has been recorded 612 times among girls since 1998, currently ranked #8215 nationally and more common than 54% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #8215 among girls today
- 612 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kenli is currently the #8215 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 612 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8215
- among girls today
- 612
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Kenli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8215
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Kenli was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
54 babies were named Kenli in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Kenli compares
612 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kenli's all-time total is 60% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kenli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 612 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kenli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kenli's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kenli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#8,215
Active since
1998
Kenli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Kenli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kenli's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Kenli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 319 births (52% of all-time use).
How Kenli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kenli's total volume
Kenli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kenli by state
Where Kenli concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 54 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 8 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Kenli's total US births 8.8%
Even split
54 of 612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenli? ▼
Kenli has been given to 612 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8215 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Kenli most popular? ▼
Kenli was most popular in the 2010s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Kenli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenli are Texas (54 births), Indiana (8 births), Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Kenli been used? ▼
Records for Kenli go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kenli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kendra, Kennedy, Kendall, Kenya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kenli's data
- Kenli's decade-level peak was the 2010s (319 total births); usage has since declined to 88 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kenlis (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kenli
Nearby Names Like Kenli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenli
Kendra Girl
#686 98,438 births
Kennedy Girl
#89 93,663 births
Kendall Girl
#311 66,533 births
Kenya Girl
#1659 25,412 births
Kenzie Girl
#628 21,391 births
Compare Kenli side by side: Kenli vs Kendra Kenli vs Kennedy Kenli vs Kendall
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kenli
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kenli: #8215 Girls' Name - 612 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kenli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.