How Many People Are Named Kenneth?
people in the United States are named Kenneth
1 in 260 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
28,141 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Anglicized form of both COINNEACH and CINÁED. This name was borne by the Scottish king Kenneth (Cináed) mac Alpin, who united the Scots and Picts in the 9th century. It was popularized outside of Scotland by Sir Walter Scott, who used it for the hero in his novel 'The Talisman' (1825). A famous bearer was the British novelist Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), who wrote 'The Wind in the Willows'.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 66.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Kenneth"
- 1,186 babies were named Kenneth in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1957
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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