Kenward
boy nameKenward entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2574 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2574
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1930s | #3741 |
| 1940s | #2852 |
| 1960s | #3640 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kenward are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kenward alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenward in 2025?
- Kenward is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kenward most popular?
- Kenward peaked in 1945, reaching #2574 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenward with classmates?
- Kenward will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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