Kenneth: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A handsome child, born of fire and grace.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #243
- Peak
- #13 in 1939
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kenneth Means
Kenneth is a boy name of English origin. A handsome child, born of fire and grace.
How Popular Kenneth Is
Kenneth currently ranks #243 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #13 in 1939. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Kenneth
- Kenneth reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #13 in 1939.
- Kenneth has been a top 100 name across 162+ years of American history.
- Kenneth is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Kenneth
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Sibling Names for Kenneth
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Questions About Kenneth
What does Kenneth mean?
Kenneth is a boy name of English origin. A handsome child, born of fire and grace.
How popular is Kenneth?
Kenneth currently ranks #243 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #13 in 1939. It has held steady.
Where does Kenneth come from?
Kenneth comes from English roots. Kenneth reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #13 in 1939.
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