Ksenia
A transliteration of the Bulgarian or Russian female given name Ксения (Ksenija).
Every Ksenia since 1955 — 537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ksenia
Ksenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,448 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 537 American babies have been named Ksenia. Its peak came in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ksenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ksenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,448 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,059 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,297 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,530 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,284 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,213 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,574 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,248 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,875 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,307 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,599 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,116 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,894 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,749 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,464 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,528 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,809 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,863 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,265 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,692 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,338 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,050 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,812 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,266 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,566 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,527 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,653 |
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| 1955 | 6 | #5,522 |
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Famous people named Ksenia
- Ksenia Sobchak Writer · b. 1981
- Ksenia Sukhinova Celebrity · b. 1987
- Ksenia Solo Actor · b. 1987
- Ksenia Pervak Tennis player · b. 1991
- Ksenia Sitnik Singer · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ksenia mean?
A transliteration of the Bulgarian or Russian female given name Ксения (Ksenija).
How popular is the name Ksenia in 2025?
Ksenia ranked #6,448 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ksenia?
537 babies have been named Ksenia in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ksenia most popular?
Ksenia peaked in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Ksenia a boy or girl name?
Ksenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ksenia rising or falling?
Ksenia has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ksenia?
Well-known people named Ksenia include Ksenia Sobchak (writer), Ksenia Sukhinova (celebrity), Ksenia Solo (actor).