Kenton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-tun / /ˈkɛntən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: town of the Kent people; Old English: royal town
Historical & Cultural Background
Kenton is derived from Old English elements, indicating a geographical origin. It has been used as a surname and a place name in England. The name has gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Kenton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in baby name rankings.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kenton
International Variants
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Famous people named Kenton
Kenton Chen is an American singer and songwriter known for his work in the a cappella music scene.
Kenton Keith is a notable American politician who served in various local government positions.
Kenton H. Smith was an American author recognized for his contributions to literature in the 20th century.
Kenton McNair is a Canadian athlete known for his achievements in track and field.
Fictional characters named Kenton
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Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Kenton (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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OH | 6 | |
IN | 5 | |
PA | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1912 | 8 |
1913 | 11 |
1914 | 12 |
1915 | 15 |
1916 | 14 |
1917 | 15 |
1918 | 22 |
1919 | 24 |
1920 | 22 |
1921 | 26 |
1922 | 28 |
1923 | 16 |
1924 | 24 |
1925 | 32 |
1926 | 15 |
1927 | 22 |
1928 | 30 |
1929 | 24 |
1930 | 18 |
1931 | 47 |
1932 | 41 |
1933 | 38 |
1934 | 30 |
1935 | 41 |
1936 | 42 |
1937 | 45 |
1938 | 33 |
1939 | 46 |
1940 | 35 |
1941 | 44 |
1942 | 48 |
1943 | 69 |
1944 | 67 |
1945 | 59 |
1946 | 90 |
1947 | 91 |
1948 | 81 |
1949 | 97 |
1950 | 98 |
1951 | 133 |
1952 | 122 |
1953 | 124 |
1954 | 156 |
1955 | 145 |
1956 | 151 |
1957 | 150 |
1958 | 174 |
1959 | 157 |
1960 | 157 |
1961 | 136 |
1962 | 152 |
1963 | 174 |
1964 | 151 |
1965 | 129 |
1966 | 115 |
1967 | 121 |
1968 | 122 |
1969 | 111 |
1970 | 98 |
1971 | 116 |
1972 | 83 |
1973 | 85 |
1974 | 88 |
1975 | 91 |
1976 | 82 |
1977 | 93 |
1978 | 100 |
1979 | 98 |
1980 | 121 |
1981 | 110 |
1982 | 125 |
1983 | 146 |
1984 | 166 |
1985 | 136 |
1986 | 148 |
1987 | 147 |
1988 | 144 |
1989 | 150 |
1990 | 139 |
1991 | 152 |
1992 | 134 |
1993 | 133 |
1994 | 140 |
1995 | 156 |
1996 | 139 |
1997 | 145 |
1998 | 142 |
1999 | 132 |
2000 | 142 |
2001 | 114 |
2002 | 109 |
2003 | 133 |
2004 | 131 |
2005 | 122 |
2006 | 139 |
2007 | 125 |
2008 | 136 |
2009 | 152 |
2010 | 111 |
2011 | 136 |
2012 | 163 |
2013 | 163 |
2014 | 188 |
2015 | 182 |
2016 | 159 |
2017 | 137 |
2018 | 128 |
2019 | 126 |
2020 | 115 |
2021 | 96 |
2022 | 96 |
2023 | 75 |
2024 | 70 |