Kenzy
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Kenzy
Kenzy is a contemporary feminine name that likely developed as either a shortened form of Mackenzie or a variant spelling of Kenzie. The name has Scottish origins, as Mackenzie was originally a surname meaning 'son of Kenneth' (from the Gaelic name Coinneach, meaning 'handsome'). As a given name, Kenzy emerged during the late 20th century trend of using surnames as first names and creating shortened, modern variants. The 'z' spelling gives the name a distinctly modern flair. While not among the most popular names, Kenzy appeals to parents seeking something brief, spunky, and contemporary with a unisex quality, though it's more commonly given to girls.
Kenzy is also given to boys.
Pronounced KEN-zee.
As of October 2026, Kenzy ranked #10396 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #8413 in 2006.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,165 | 52 | 29.1 |
| 2015 | #3,014 | 57 | 31.9 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,633 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2018 | #3,462 | 45 | 26.5 |
| 2019 | #3,880 | 38 | 22.6 |
| 2020 | #3,812 | 38 | 23.5 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,941 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |