Kenlin is of American origin, derived from the English surname Kenlin which itself is an altered form of Cannellin, a habitational name from places called Kennington in Kent and Surrey, named for 'Canute's town', from the Old Norse personal name Canute and Old English tun 'settlement'. The name first appeared as Kenlin in the late 19th century. It is considered an uncommon yet distinctive given name.
"Kenlin saw a steady increase in births from 2016 to 2020, with a significant spike in 2023."