How Popular (or Rare) was Kenneth in 2025?

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ℹ️ This is currently the latest official government data available for Kenneth in 2026.
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#6,333
Best Rank (1997)
17
Peak Year (2004)
126
Total Births (1996-2025)

πŸ“Š The Kenneth Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 17 births ranking #6941. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish Gaelic and Anglicised use  |  Meaning: handsome; born of fire, depending on the traditional Scottish source line

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.

Did you know?Kenneth is one of the names that spent so long in everyday use that many people forget its deep Scottish royal associations.
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