Kenton Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEN-tun //ˈkɛntən//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: town of the Kent people; Old English: royal town
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kenton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "cyn" meaning "kin" or "family" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymology suggests a meaning akin to "settlement of the family" or "town of kin." The name likely evolved through various forms, with early instances appearing in medieval England, where it was used as both a surname and a given name. The transition into modern English can be traced through the Norman influence on the English language, where many Old English names were adapted or altered.
Historically, Kenton appears in various records from the Middle Ages, with notable mentions in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholdings in England. The name has been associated with several locations in England, particularly in Devon and Northumberland, which further solidified its use as a place name and subsequently as a personal name.
The name's presence in historical texts and its association with geographical locations contributed to its endurance through the centuries. Culturally, Kenton carries connotations of community and familial ties, reflecting the importance of kinship in medieval society.
The name has been used in various literary works and has appeared in different forms, including diminutives like Ken. Its historical significance is underscored by its association with the English landscape and the social structures of the time, making it a name that evokes a sense of heritage and belonging.
Famous people named Kenton
In this section, you will find notable people named Kenton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kenton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Kenton Chen is a singer and songwriter best known for his work on The Voice and his music career.
Kenton Duty is an actor best known for his roles in Shake It Up and The Last Ship.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kenton was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Kenton has ranked as high as #1207 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Kenton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kenton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kenton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kenton (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kenton.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2019 | 126 |
| 2018 | 128 |
| 2017 | 137 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2015 | 182 |
| 2014 | 188 |
| 2013 | 163 |
| 2012 | 163 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2009 | 152 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2006 | 139 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2004 | 131 |
| 2003 | 133 |
| 2002 | 109 |
| 2001 | 114 |
| 2000 | 142 |
| 1999 | 132 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1997 | 145 |
| 1996 | 139 |
| 1995 | 156 |
| 1994 | 140 |
| 1993 | 133 |
| 1992 | 134 |
| 1991 | 152 |
| 1990 | 139 |
| 1989 | 150 |
| 1988 | 144 |
| 1987 | 147 |
| 1986 | 148 |
| 1985 | 136 |
| 1984 | 166 |
| 1983 | 146 |
| 1982 | 125 |
| 1981 | 110 |
| 1980 | 121 |
| 1979 | 98 |
| 1978 | 100 |
| 1977 | 93 |
| 1976 | 82 |
| 1975 | 91 |
| 1974 | 88 |
| 1973 | 85 |
| 1972 | 83 |
| 1971 | 116 |
| 1970 | 98 |
| 1969 | 111 |
| 1968 | 122 |
| 1967 | 121 |
| 1966 | 115 |
| 1965 | 129 |
| 1964 | 151 |
| 1963 | 174 |
| 1962 | 152 |
| 1961 | 136 |
| 1960 | 157 |
| 1959 | 157 |
| 1958 | 174 |
| 1957 | 150 |
| 1956 | 151 |
| 1955 | 145 |
| 1954 | 156 |
| 1953 | 124 |
| 1952 | 122 |
| 1951 | 133 |
| 1950 | 98 |
| 1949 | 97 |
| 1948 | 81 |
| 1947 | 91 |
| 1946 | 90 |
| 1945 | 59 |
| 1944 | 67 |
| 1943 | 69 |
| 1942 | 48 |
| 1941 | 44 |
| 1940 | 35 |
| 1939 | 46 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1937 | 45 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1935 | 41 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1931 | 47 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1912 | 8 |