Kennen
boy nameKennen entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #3521 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#3521
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3930 |
| 1970s | #3521 |
| 1980s | #6889 |
| 1990s | #6832 |
| 2000s | #7881 |
| 2010s | #9287 |
| 2020s | #10048 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kennen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kennen alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kennen in 2025?
- Kennen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kennen most popular?
- Kennen peaked in 1970, reaching #3521 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kennen with classmates?
- Kennen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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