Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Kenzel

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#4,326 (1992)

Total Babies

161

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2024

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#4326

Peak Rank

161

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenzel

Kenzel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 13 Kenzels were born — ranking #4,326 that year. As of 2026, Kenzel ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 161 Kenzels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kenzel

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

Kinzel
Kienzle
Kinsel
Council
Cancel
Counsel
Kennel
Consul
Cancell
Counsell
Kentle
Henzel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenzel

What does the name Kenzel mean?

Kenzel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenzel in 2026?

In 2026, Kenzel ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenzel most popular?

Kenzel reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,326 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Kenzel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenzel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenzel include Naaman, Facundo, Rodderick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenzel

Kenzel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 161 births in the dataset. Kenzel's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,326. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenzel'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.