Kenneth
Kenneth is a name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Coinneach' or 'Cináed,' meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire.' It has strong Celtic roots and was borne by several ancient Scottish kings.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,126. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,217
- 2012: 2,224
- 2013: 2,177
- 2014: 2,153
- 2015: 2,033
- 2016: 1,921
- 2017: 1,766
- 2018: 1,671
- 2019: 1,623
- 2020: 1,483
- 2021: 1,373
- 2022: 1,312
- 2023: 1,321
- 2024: 1,190
- 2025: 1,148
- 2026 (projected): 1,126
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Professional-sounding name that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Strong historical significance with Scottish royal connections
- •The nickname 'Ken' is universally recognized and friendly
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Kenneth Branagh
Actor and Director
Kenneth Cole
Fashion Designer
Ken Griffey Jr.
Baseball Hall of Famer
Kenneth Arrow
Nobel Prize-winning Economist
Statistics
1,283,974
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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