boy name
Kenneth
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#294 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Kenneth in the US, 1880–2025
Kenneth first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1957, when 28,064 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,148.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kenneth a boy or a girl name?
Kenneth is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kenneth?
In 2025, Kenneth ranked #294 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kenneth most popular?
Kenneth was most popular in 1957, when about 28,064 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.