Kenny
boy name#1267 in 2025Kenny entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #169 in 1960, ranks #1267 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1908–2025
#1267
rank today
#169
peak (1960)
155
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1329 |
| 1910s | #2276 |
| 1920s | #1733 |
| 1930s | #587 |
| 1940s | #282 |
| 1950s | #266 |
| 1960s | #219 |
| 1970s | #358 |
| 1980s | #347 |
| 1990s | #427 |
| 2000s | #492 |
| 2010s | #833 |
| 2020s | #1230 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kenny has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 42,500 people named Kenny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenny alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenny in 2025?
- Kenny ranks #1267 among US boy names in 2025, with 155 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kenny most popular?
- Kenny peaked in 1960, reaching #169 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenny with classmates?
- Kenny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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