Total births
541
Unisex name · since 1995
Kenly
Kenly has 541 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7788
- among girls today
- 541
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Kenly currently ranks #7788 among unisex names in America, with 541 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Kenly recorded 541 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #7788 nationally today, ahead of 56% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #7788 among girls today
- 541 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kenly is currently the #7788 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 541 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7788
- among girls today
- 541
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Kenly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7788
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Kenly was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
40 babies were named Kenly in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Kenly compares
541 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Kenly's all-time total is 42% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kenly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 541 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kenly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kenly splits its recorded history at 2011: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2014 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kenly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,788
Active since
1995
Kenly popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Kenly popularity over time - boys
103 total births recorded since 1981 (Kenly as boys' name)
Kenly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kenly's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Kenly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
159 births
- 2010s
2010s
280 births
- 2020s 75
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 280 births (52% of all-time use).
How Kenly 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 Kenly's total volume
Kenly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kenly by state
Where Kenly concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 36 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 8 | 1.5% |
North Carolina share of Kenly's total US births 6.7%
Even split
36 of 541 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenly? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 541 babies named Kenly. Today it holds rank #7788 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 40 births.
When was Kenly most popular? ▼
Kenly was most popular in the 2010s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Kenly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenly are North Carolina (36 births), Texas (8 births).
Is Kenly a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kenly is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 541 births, and as a boy's name it has 103 births.
How long has the name Kenly been used? ▼
Records for Kenly go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kenly? ▼
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 Kenly's data
- Kenly's decade-level peak was the 2010s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 75 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Kenlys (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Kenly
Nearby Names Like Kenly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenly
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 Kenly side by side: Kenly vs Kendra Kenly vs Kennedy Kenly vs Kendall
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kenly
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Kenly: #7788 Unisex Name - 541 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenly. 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 Kenly 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.