Kenyatta
boy nameKenyatta entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #533 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#533
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2109 |
| 1970s | #704 |
| 1980s | #1681 |
| 1990s | #1624 |
| 2000s | #2977 |
| 2010s | #5333 |
| 2020s | #7633 |
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Kenyatta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenyatta alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenyatta in 2025?
- Kenyatta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kenyatta most popular?
- Kenyatta peaked in 1975, reaching #533 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenyatta with classmates?
- Kenyatta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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