How popular is the name Kenyan in 2025?

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

When was the name Kenyan most popular?

Kenyan peaked in 2006, reaching #2150 among US boy names.

Kenyan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Kenyan entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #2150 in 2006, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2150

peak (2006)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Kenyan has been most popular in AL.

About 900 people named Kenyan are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Kenyan alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Kenyan in 2025?: Kenyan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Kenyan most popular?: Kenyan peaked in 2006, reaching #2150 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Kenyan with classmates?: Kenyan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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