Kenneth is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1007 in 2025 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 69 births ranking #345. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 56.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,065 boys born was named Kenneth. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kenneth is a long-established Scottish-rooted classic with a strong, familiar sound. Different traditional lines give slightly different literal meanings, but the name's long-standing status is clear.
The name has been used for centuries in Scotland and later became a major twentieth-century classic in the English-speaking world. It feels steady and recognisable rather than fashionable.