Kensington
Meaning
place name/surname, 'Cynsige's town,' a London district and British royal residence
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kensington peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Kensington
Most people given the name Kensington in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kensington deep dive
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