Kenenth Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEN-eth / /ˈkɛnəθ/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: born of fire; English: handsome

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kenneth has Scottish roots, derived from the Gaelic name 'Coinneach', meaning 'handsome'. It became popular in Scotland due to several historical figures, including Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of Scots. The name has also been used in English-speaking countries, gaining popularity in the 20th century. Variants of the name have appeared in various cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Kenneth has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kenneth
  • Ken

International Variants

  • Kennet (Danish)
  • Kenny (English)
  • Kenji (Japanese)

Famous people named Kenenth

Fictional characters named Kenenth

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kenenth was first seen in the United States in 1988. Kenenth has ranked as high as #1160 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kenenth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kenenth

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19885