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Kensington

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Pronounced KEN-sing-tun /ˈkɛn.sɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: Cynesige's estate or royal townMedium

In 30 seconds: Kensington is an Old English place name meaning Cynesige's town. Famous as London's most prestigious district and Queen Victoria's birthplace, it exudes aristocratic elegance.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningCynesige's estate or royal town
U.S. rank (2025)#2839 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kensington is from Old English Cynesige (royal victory) + tun (estate). The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is one of London's most exclusive districts.

Kensington has grown in use as a given name for girls in the 21st century, following the trend of place names like Chelsea.

Did you know? Kensington Palace in London has been a royal residence since 1689 and the birthplace of Queen Victoria in 1819.
Overall data confidence 82%
Oxford Dictionary of Place Names — reference for KensingtonBehind the Name: Kensington — name etymology reference

Variations

KenKenzie

Nicknames

KensiKens

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Frequently Asked

What does Kensington mean?

Kensington means Cynesige's estate, from Old English Cynesige (royal victory) and tun (estate).

How do you pronounce Kensington?

Kensington is pronounced KEN-sing-tun (/ˈkɛn.sɪŋ.tən/), with three syllables.

Is Kensington a girl's name?

Kensington is increasingly used as a girl's name, following the trend of prestigious British place names.

How popular is the name Kensington?

Kensington has grown in use for girls in the US as an aristocratic British place name.

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