Kennett
boy nameKennett entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2606 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2606
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3825 |
| 1920s | #3710 |
| 1930s | #3462 |
| 1940s | #2962 |
| 1950s | #3361 |
| 1960s | #3582 |
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 1990s | #7792 |
| 2000s | #9484 |
| 2010s | #11882 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kennett are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kennett alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kennett in 2025?
- Kennett is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kennett most popular?
- Kennett peaked in 1949, reaching #2606 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kennett with classmates?
- Kennett will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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