Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Kenzee since 1987
Babies named Kenzee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Kenzee is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1987. It never reached the top 1000, with its peak usage occurring in 2012. Since 2013, its popularity has been falling. As a respelling of Kenzie, it shares the Scottish Gaelic origin of 'Mac Coinnich' (son of Coinneach), meaning 'handsome.' The name has never been associated with any top states, reflecting its rare and scattered use. Kenzee remains a creative and unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound.
Kenzee is a modern coined name, likely a respelling of Kenzie, which itself originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich' meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome). The use of Kenzee as a given name emerged in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names and fashionable suffixes like -ee. It has been recorded in the United States since 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenz
Sibling names for Kenzee
Names that share Kenzee's style, for a brother or sister.
