How popular is the name Kennis in 2025?

Kennis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Kennis most popular?

Kennis peaked in 1961, reaching #2070 among US boy names.

Kennis will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Kennis entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2070 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2070

peak (1961)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 400 people named Kennis are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Kennis alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Kennis in 2025?: Kennis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Kennis most popular?: Kennis peaked in 1961, reaching #2070 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Kennis with classmates?: Kennis will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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