Total births
928
Unisex name · since 1992
Kenzy
Kenzy has 928 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4960
- among girls today
- 928
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kenzy is the #4960 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 928 recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kenzy has been recorded 928 times among girls since 1992, currently ranked #4960 nationally and more common than 72% 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 1992 to 2025.
- #4960 among girls today
- 928 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kenzy is currently the #4960 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 928 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4960
- among girls today
- 928
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Kenzy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4960
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Kenzy was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kenzy in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Kenzy compares
928 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Kenzy's all-time total is 143% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kenzy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 928 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kenzy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kenzy splits its recorded history at 2009: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kenzy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,960
Active since
1992
Kenzy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Kenzy popularity over time - boys
51 total births recorded since 1992 (Kenzy as boys' name)
Kenzy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kenzy's strongest decade.
454 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Kenzy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
256 births
- 2010s
2010s
454 births
- 2020s 144
2020s
144 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 454 births (49% of all-time use).
How Kenzy 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 Kenzy's total volume
Kenzy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kenzy by state
Where Kenzy concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 57 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Kenzy's total US births 6.7%
Even split
62 of 928 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenzy? ▼
Kenzy has been given to 928 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4960 as of the latest data. 60 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Kenzy most popular? ▼
Kenzy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 454 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Kenzy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenzy are California (62 births), Texas (57 births), Florida (16 births).
Is Kenzy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kenzy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 928 births, and as a boy's name it has 51 births.
How long has the name Kenzy been used? ▼
Records for Kenzy go back to 1992, giving 34 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kenzy? ▼
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 Kenzy's data
- Kenzy's decade-level peak was the 2010s (454 total births); usage has since declined to 144 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kenzys (62 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 Kenzy
Nearby Names Like Kenzy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenzy
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 Kenzy side by side: Kenzy vs Kendra Kenzy vs Kennedy Kenzy vs Kendall
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kenzy
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2025 (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. "Kenzy: #4960 Unisex Name - 928 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenzy. 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 Kenzy 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 July 2026.