How Many People Are Named Kenton?

11,187

people in the United States are named Kenton

1 in 29,945 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2582

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0033%

Of US population

Peak Year

2014

188 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KEN-tən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was derived from an English place name meaning either "town on the River Kenn" or "royal town" in Old English.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 43.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,102
36.7%
Adult (30–60) 3,634
32.5%
Senior (>60) 3,451
30.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1912 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 782
Texas 550
Ohio 534
Illinois 518
Indiana 507
Pennsylvania 396
Kentucky 378
Kansas 368
Missouri 358
Michigan 229

💡 Fun Facts About "Kenton"

  • 70 babies were named Kenton in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2014
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1912
  • Most popular in California

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