An estimated 8,863 living Americans are named Kensley.
How rare is Kensley?
Kensley is uncommon among babies today, with 367 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 50.3% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Kensley?
The median age of a living American named Kensley is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 13 years old.
Is Kensley still popular?
Not especially. Kensley has been declining since its 2018 peak and registered 367 births in 2025.
Where is Kensley most common?
Kensley has its strongest geographic signal in Alabama, where it appears 9.9× more often than the national baseline.
1987Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
50.3%
2025
367
All-time
8,948
Diaspora map
Kensley spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia (2017) and ran high in 15 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia, 2017 · over-represented in 15 states over 3 years
