Kenneth
boy name#294 in 2025Kenneth entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 1939, ranks #294 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#294
rank today
#13
peak (1939)
1,148
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #288 |
| 1890s | #138 |
| 1900s | #60 |
| 1910s | #31 |
| 1920s | #20 |
| 1930s | #15 |
| 1940s | #15 |
| 1950s | #16 |
| 1960s | #20 |
| 1970s | #33 |
| 1980s | #47 |
| 1990s | #70 |
| 2000s | #120 |
| 2010s | #196 |
| 2020s | #267 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kenneth has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 804,000 people named Kenneth are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenneth alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 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 ranks #294 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,148 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kenneth most popular?
- Kenneth peaked in 1939, reaching #13 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenneth with classmates?
- Kenneth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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