Declining since 2018, #3,342 for girls today.
Popularity of Kenslee since 1999
Babies named Kenslee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 775 |
| 2020s | 400 |
Meaning & origin
Kenslee is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 1999, part of a wave of creative names ending in the fashionable -lee suffix. Its usage increased steadily through the 2010s, reaching a peak rank of 2,241 in 2018, when it was given to approximately 1 in 20,000 girls. Since then, its popularity has declined, falling to rank 3,342 in 2025, with about 1 in 34,941 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Pennsylvania and Texas, reflecting broader trends in American naming preferences. While its exact meaning is uncertain, Kenslee fits a pattern of names that combine familiar sounds to create a fresh, feminine feel.
Kenslee is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It appears to be a blend of elements from names like Kensington (itself a place name) and the popular suffix -lee (from Old English leah 'wood, clearing'). The name gained modest popularity in the 2010s, peaking in 2018. Its usage is primarily American, fitting a trend of creating feminine-sounding names with the -lee ending.
Where Kenslee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, Lee
Sibling names for Kenslee
Names that share Kenslee's style, for a brother or sister.
