Boy · #3,947 in 2026

Kenson

Name: Popularity of the name Kenson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kenson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,947

Peak Rank

#3,777 (2024)

Total Babies

580

5-Yr Trend

+10%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#3777

Peak Rank

580

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenson

Kenson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 29 Kensons were born — ranking #3,777 that year. As of 2026, Kenson ranks #3,947 for baby boys with 28 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 580 Kensons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kenson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kunsan
Canson
Consign
Consigne
Kissen
Kansan
Kinnon
Kinston
Kissane
Kinnan
Kinnison
Kinyon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenson

What does the name Kenson mean?

Kenson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenson in 2026?

In 2026, Kenson ranks #3,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenson most popular?

Kenson reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,777 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kenson most popular?

Kenson has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kenson.

Is Kenson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kenson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kenson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenson include Manasseh, Brahim, Joash. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenson

Kenson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 580 births in the dataset. Kenson's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,777. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.