Boy
Kenneth
handsome, comely
About Kenneth
Picture a name that bridges generations effortlessly, connecting grandfather to grandson with equal relevance and charm. Kenneth embodies traditional values while adapting seamlessly to modern life, offering both gravitas and approachability. This name has weathered decades without losing its appeal, proving its enduring quality and resistance to being dated by passing fads. Kenneth provides excellent nickname potential—Ken, Kenny, or even the full formal version—allowing the bearer to choose how they present themselves as they mature and their personality develops. The name suits every personality type, from the quiet intellectual to the boisterous athlete, never boxing anyone into expectations. In professional circles, Kenneth commands respect without pretension, suggesting competence and trustworthiness. The balanced syllables create a rhythm that's pleasant to hear repeatedly, important when you'll be saying this name thousands of times. Kenneth represents a safe yet distinguished choice that honors naming traditions while giving a child room to define themselves independently.
Popularity of the Name Kenneth
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #297 | ||||
| 1881 | #300 | ||||
| 1882 | #383 | ||||
| 1883 | #328 | ||||
| 1884 | #333 | ||||
| 1885 | #261 | ||||
| 1886 | #278 | ||||
| 1887 | #273 | ||||
| 1888 | #267 | ||||
| 1889 | #199 | ||||
| 1890 | #189 | ||||
| 1891 | #193 | ||||
| 1892 | #157 | ||||
| 1893 | #174 | ||||
| 1894 | #145 | ||||
| 1895 | #131 | ||||
| 1896 | #106 | ||||
| 1897 | #105 | ||||
| 1898 | #100 | ||||
| 1899 | #87 | ||||
| 1900 | #90 | #42 | |||
| 1901 | #78 | #42 | |||
| 1902 | #78 | #48 | |||
| 1903 | #67 | #34 | |||
| 1904 | #57 | #31 | |||
| 1905 | #53 | #37 | |||
| 1906 | #45 | #38 | |||
| 1907 | #47 | #32 | |||
| 1908 | #40 | #28 | |||
| 1909 | #41 | #26 | |||
| 1910 | #43 | #28 | |||
| 1911 | #40 | #25 | |||
| 1912 | #33 | #26 | |||
| 1913 | #33 | #25 | |||
| 1914 | #30 | #24 | |||
| 1915 | #28 | #22 | |||
| 1916 | #27 | #22 | |||
| 1917 | #27 | #22 | |||
| 1918 | #27 | #29 | |||
| 1919 | #26 | #17 | |||
| 1920 | #23 | #14 | |||
| 1921 | #22 | #10 | |||
| 1922 | #21 | #10 | |||
| 1923 | #21 | #16 | |||
| 1924 | #19 | #11 | |||
| 1925 | #19 | #14 | |||
| 1926 | #18 | #15 | |||
| 1927 | #18 | #13 | |||
| 1928 | #17 | #16 | |||
| 1929 | #18 | #16 | |||
| 1930 | #17 | #14 | |||
| 1931 | #14 | #16 | |||
| 1932 | #14 | #13 | |||
| 1933 | #15 | #15 | |||
| 1934 | #15 | #15 | |||
| 1935 | #15 | #17 | |||
| 1936 | #14 | #16 | |||
| 1937 | #14 | #16 | |||
| 1938 | #14 | #18 | |||
| 1939 | #13 | #17 | |||
| 1940 | #15 | #15 | |||
| 1941 | #15 | #13 | |||
| 1942 | #15 | #10 | |||
| 1943 | #15 | #11 | |||
| 1944 | #16 | #10 | |||
| 1945 | #16 | #12 | |||
| 1946 | #15 | #22 | |||
| 1947 | #15 | #18 | |||
| 1948 | #15 | #18 | |||
| 1949 | #15 | #18 | |||
| 1950 | #15 | #18 | |||
| 1951 | #16 | #23 | |||
| 1952 | #16 | #25 | |||
| 1953 | #17 | #27 | |||
| 1954 | #17 | #27 | |||
| 1955 | #15 | #29 | |||
| 1956 | #16 | #29 | |||
| 1957 | #14 | #32 | |||
| 1958 | #14 | #35 | |||
| 1959 | #15 | #34 | |||
| 1960 | #16 | #37 | |||
| 1961 | #16 | #43 | |||
| 1962 | #18 | #49 | |||
| 1963 | #18 | #54 | |||
| 1964 | #18 | #47 | #41 | ||
| 1965 | #21 | #55 | #40 | ||
| 1966 | #21 | #58 | #39 | ||
| 1967 | #22 | #55 | #34 | ||
| 1968 | #23 | #80 | #30 | ||
| 1969 | #23 | #83 | #28 | ||
| 1970 | #25 | #79 | #33 | ||
| 1971 | #25 | #103 | #31 | ||
| 1972 | #27 | #99 | #26 | ||
| 1973 | #28 | #123 | #31 | ||
| 1974 | #34 | #118 | #26 | ||
| 1975 | #35 | #122 | #30 | ||
| 1976 | #38 | #123 | #31 | ||
| 1977 | #39 | #88 | #38 | ||
| 1978 | #41 | #136 | #38 | ||
| 1979 | #41 | #123 | #46 | ||
| 1980 | #41 | #93 | #41 | ||
| 1981 | #41 | #88 | #44 | ||
| 1982 | #45 | #135 | #48 | ||
| 1983 | #45 | #135 | #53 | ||
| 1984 | #46 | #131 | #50 | ||
| 1985 | #47 | #120 | #51 | ||
| 1986 | #50 | #160 | #65 | ||
| 1987 | #53 | #115 | #60 | ||
| 1988 | #51 | #148 | #63 | ||
| 1989 | #53 | #163 | #70 | ||
| 1990 | #52 | #192 | #75 | ||
| 1991 | #54 | #182 | #81 | #97 | |
| 1992 | #59 | #197 | #80 | #108 | |
| 1993 | #60 | #220 | #115 | #121 | |
| 1994 | #65 | #217 | #120 | #133 | |
| 1995 | #72 | #176 | #108 | #152 | |
| 1996 | #77 | #238 | #117 | #137 | |
| 1997 | #83 | #272 | #343 | #135 | #170 |
| 1998 | #87 | #292 | #338 | #131 | #179 |
| 1999 | #89 | #335 | #313 | #168 | #187 |
| 2000 | #94 | #391 | #281 | #173 | #189 |
| 2001 | #97 | #390 | #333 | #203 | #209 |
| 2002 | #104 | #389 | #327 | #181 | #225 |
| 2003 | #111 | #515 | #186 | #227 | |
| 2004 | #119 | #507 | #255 | #270 | #242 |
| 2005 | #122 | #451 | #193 | #233 | |
| 2006 | #129 | #653 | #327 | #248 | |
| 2007 | #135 | #675 | #408 | #302 | #284 |
| 2008 | #137 | #658 | #323 | #317 | |
| 2009 | #151 | #724 | #346 | #299 | #330 |
| 2010 | #160 | #730 | #436 | #361 | |
| 2011 | #170 | #743 | #347 | #398 | #347 |
| 2012 | #175 | #911 | #823 | #331 | |
| 2013 | #187 | #852 | #414 | #665 | #358 |
| 2014 | #191 | #835 | #803 | #360 | |
| 2015 | #198 | #797 | #655 | #434 | |
| 2016 | #208 | #730 | #472 | #333 | |
| 2017 | #217 | #935 | #524 | #410 | |
| 2018 | #225 | #413 | #374 | #424 | |
| 2019 | #233 | #945 | #455 | #673 | #381 |
| 2020 | #243 | #658 | #430 | ||
| 2021 | #258 | #817 | #439 | ||
| 2022 | #263 | #590 | #597 | ||
| 2023 | #262 | #455 | |||
| 2024 | #284 | #930 | #874 | #538 | |
| 2025 | #294 | #951 | #635 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kenneth
Names Similar to Kenneth
Nicknames for Kenneth
- Ken
- Kenny
- Kent
- Kenn
- Keith
Famous People Named Kenneth
| Kenneth Branagh | British actor and director |
| Kenneth Cole | American fashion designer |
| Kenneth Clark | British art historian and museum director |
| Kenneth Grahame | British author of "The Wind in the Willows" |
| Kenneth Lay | Former CEO of Enron Corporation |
| Kenneth MacMillan | British ballet dancer and choreographer |
| Kenneth Rogoff | American economist and professor |
| Kenneth Starr | American lawyer and former solicitor general |
| Kenneth Turan | American film critic |
| Kenneth Washington | African-American actor |
| Kenneth Chenault | Former CEO of American Express |
| Kenneth Arrow | American economist and Nobel laureate |
| Kenneth Coley | English cricketer |
| Kenneth Faried | American professional basketball player |
| Kenneth Kaunda | Former president of Zambia |
| Kenneth Lonergan | American playwright and screenwriter |
| Kenneth Noland | American abstract painter |
| Kenneth Oppel | Canadian author of young adult fiction |
| Kenneth Williams | English actor and comedian |
| Kenneth Zohore | Danish professional footballer |
Characters Named Kenneth
| Kenneth Parcell | Character from the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Kenneth Halliwell | Character from the play "Prick Up Your Ears" |
| Kenneth Hutchinson | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto - Vice City" |
| Kenneth Branagh | character - Character from the TV show "Celebrity Deathmatch" |
| Kenneth Monroe | Character from the TV show "The Larry Sanders Show" |
| Kenneth Waters | Character from the film "Conviction" |
| Kenneth McCormick | Character from the TV show "South Park" |
| Kenneth "Kenny" McCormick | Character from the TV show "South Park" |
| Kenneth "Kenny" James | Character from the film "Mean Girls" |
| Kenneth Parcel | Character from the TV show "The Larry Sanders Show" |
| Kenneth "Kenny" Powers | Character from the TV show "Eastbound & Down" |
| Kenneth "Kenny" Dantley | Character from the TV show "The Wire" |
| Kenneth "Kenny" Falmouth | Character from the TV show "Pushing Daisies" |
| Kenneth "Ken" Barlow | Character from the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Kenneth "Ken" Kaneki | Character from the manga series "Tokyo Ghoul" |
| Kenneth "Ken" Cosgrove | Character from the TV show "Mad Men" |
| Kenneth "Ken" Masters | Character from the video game series "Street Fighter" |
| Kenneth "Kenny" Bania | Character from the TV show "Seinfeld" |
| Kenneth "Ken" Rosenberg | Character from the video game series "Grand Theft Auto" |