Kenneth
girl nameKenneth entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #742 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#742
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1808 |
| 1910s | #1420 |
| 1920s | #1037 |
| 1930s | #1001 |
| 1940s | #1147 |
| 1950s | #1202 |
| 1960s | #1060 |
| 1970s | #1429 |
| 1980s | #1713 |
| 1990s | #5939 |
| 2000s | #12667 |
| 2010s | #15218 |
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Kenneth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenneth alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenneth in 2025?
- Kenneth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kenneth most popular?
- Kenneth peaked in 1929, reaching #742 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kenneth with classmates?
- Kenneth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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