Total births
2,950
Unisex name · since 1997
Kensington
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 2,950 babies named Kensington, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2380
- among girls today
- 2,950
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
2,950 babies have been named Kensington since 1997, making it today's #2380 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kensington recorded 2,950 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #2380 nationally today, ahead of 87% 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 1997 to 2025.
- #2380 among girls today
- 2,950 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kensington is currently the #2380 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of girls - 2,950 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2380
- among girls today
- 2,950
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other girls
Kensington vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2380
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 87% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Kensington was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
278 babies were named Kensington in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Kensington compares
2,950 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
Kensington's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kensington | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,950 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 278 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kensington's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kensington's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 278, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kensington at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#2,380
Active since
1997
Kensington popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 278
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kensington popularity over time - boys
162 total births recorded since 2006 (Kensington as boys' name)
Kensington by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kensington's strongest decade.
2,001 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Kensington births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s 399
2000s
399 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,001 births
- 2020s 505
2020s
505 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,001 births (68% of all-time use).
How Kensington 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 Kensington's total volume
Kensington vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kensington by state
Where Kensington concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 275 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 187 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 159 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 126 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 123 | 4.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 85 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 82 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 75 | 2.5% |
California share of Kensington's total US births 9.3%
Even split
275 of 2,950 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Kensington appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kensington? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 2,950 babies named Kensington. Today it holds rank #2380 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 278 births.
When was Kensington most popular? ▼
Kensington was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,001 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Kensington most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kensington are California (275 births), Texas (187 births), Ohio (159 births).
Is Kensington a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kensington is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,950 births, and as a boy's name it has 162 births.
How long has the name Kensington been used? ▼
Kensington has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kensington? ▼
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 Kensington's data
- Kensington's decade-level peak was the 2010s (2,001 total births); usage has since declined to 505 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kensingtons (275 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kensington
Nearby Names Like Kensington
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kensington
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 Kensington side by side: Kensington vs Kendra Kensington vs Kennedy Kensington vs Kendall
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Kensington: #2380 Unisex Name - 2,950 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kensington. 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 Kensington 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.