Daughter of Kynsi; island of the geese
Kensey is a modern English name with two primary etymological paths. It often serves as a variant of the English surname Kinsey, derived from the Old English name Cynesige, meaning 'royal victory'. Alternatively, it is associated with the River Kensey in Cornwall, which is thought to mean 'island of the geese'.
Less common today
Kensey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,487 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
