Kenneth Boy

Popularity: #269 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEN-eth / /ˈkɛnəθ/

Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning

Scottish: born of fire; Gaelic: handsome

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kenneth has Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic name 'Coinneach'. It became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages, particularly associated with several kings. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and has maintained a presence in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ken
  • Kenny

International Variants

  • Kennet (Danish)
  • Keenan (Irish)

Famous people named Kenneth

Kenneth Branagh is a renowned actor and director known for his adaptations of Shakespeare's works.

Kenneth Cole is a prominent American fashion designer and businessman.

Kenneth Clark was a British art historian and museum director.

Kenneth Lonergan is an acclaimed playwright and filmmaker recognized for his film 'Manchester by the Sea.'.

Fictional characters named Kenneth

Kenneth Parcell is a character from the television series '30 Rock', known for his cheerful personality.

Kenneth the Page is a character in the same series, serving as a comedic foil to the main cast.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kenneth was first seen in the United States in 1880. Kenneth has ranked as high as #23 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Kenneth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kenneth (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 131
12%
CA 108
10%
NY 63
6%
FL 62
6%
OH 57
5%
IL 46
4%
GA 45
4%
NC 39
4%
TN 36
3%
PA 36
3%
AL 33
3%
MI 33
3%
KY 31
3%
VA 29
3%
MD 28
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188032
188129
188222
188326
188429
188541
188638
188735
188845
188966
189072
189165
1892102
189383
1894105
1895127
1896175
1897164
1898191
1899214
1900279
1901246
1902275
1903330
1904414
1905474
1906534
1907589
1908692
1909746
1910880
19111,148
19122,538
19133,065
19144,178
19155,681
19166,012
19176,141
19186,809
19196,796
19207,840
19218,959
19229,258
19239,734
192410,355
192510,146
192610,342
192710,848
192811,167
192910,841
193011,704
193111,568
193211,742
193311,410
193411,801
193512,066
193612,486
193713,218
193814,399
193914,715
194015,131
194116,143
194218,210
194319,112
194418,093
194518,098
194622,039
194724,584
194823,553
194923,588
195023,813
195125,843
195225,910
195325,507
195426,185
195526,744
195627,433
195728,060
195826,686
195926,641
196027,691
196126,101
196225,240
196325,226
196424,857
196522,677
196620,834
196719,260
196818,078
196917,550
197016,803
197114,762
197212,333
197310,981
197410,146
19759,633
19769,128
19779,453
19789,021
19799,237
19809,610
19819,473
19829,356
19838,965
19848,791
19858,994
19868,453
19878,354
19888,567
19898,555
19908,262
19917,576
19926,733
19936,277
19945,679
19955,226
19964,973
19974,659
19984,586
19994,285
20004,152
20013,907
20023,665
20033,643
20043,425
20053,368
20063,243
20073,108
20082,967
20092,612
20102,427
20112,217
20122,224
20132,176
20142,153
20152,031
20161,919
20171,765
20181,671
20191,622
20201,482
20211,373
20221,310
20231,318
20241,186