Kenzington
2025 SSA
About Kenzington
Kenzington is a modern feminine name that exemplifies the trend of transforming surnames or place names into given names with elaborate extensions. It builds upon the popular name Kenzie (itself often a nickname for Mackenzie) by adding the suffix '-ton', creating an association with prestigious London location names like Kensington. This name emerged in the early 21st century alongside similar elaborated names. Kenzington appeals to parents seeking distinctive, sophisticated-sounding names with the familiar nickname option 'Kenzie' or 'Kenzi'. While relatively uncommon, it represents contemporary naming preferences that combine recognizable elements with expanded forms to create unique identity markers.
Pronounced KEN-zing-tun.
As of October 2026, Kenzington ranked #7326 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2447 for girls in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,871 | 60 | 33.6 |
| 2015 | #2,447 | 75 | 42 |
| 2016 | #3,162 | 52 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | #3,956 | 38 | 22 |
| 2018 | #3,889 | 38 | 22.3 |
| 2019 | #4,397 | 32 | 19.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,776 | 28 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |