How Many People Are Named Kenan?

4,490

people in the United States are named Kenan

1 in 74,610 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#4449

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0013%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

187 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical
Pronunciation: KEE-nən (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Possibly means "possession" in Hebrew. He is a son of Enosh and a great-grandson of Adam in the Old Testament.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.7%
Male
99.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 20.4 years old

Young (<30) 3,500
78%
Adult (30–60) 890
19.8%
Senior (>60) 100
2.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1947 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 305
California 303
New York 286
Texas 239
Illinois 193
Florida 160
Michigan 143
Georgia 117
Ohio 61
Missouri 58

💡 Fun Facts About "Kenan"

  • 187 babies were named Kenan in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1947
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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