1,381,481births recorded
18Countries
2Variants
1942Peak · British Columbia
#294United States 2025
Kenneth is a boy name family recorded 1,381,481 times in 18 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#294 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1942, at 1,631.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Kenneth
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth | English | 1,289,312 | 🇺🇸 United States | #294 | 1951 | ▼ 37 % |
| Kenneth | English | 49,334 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #488 | 1933 | ▼ 28 % |
| Kenneth | English | 13,767 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1942 | – |
| Kenneth | English | 6,515 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1974 | – |
| Kenneth | English | 6,412 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1952 | – |
| Kenneth | English | 5,024 | 🏴 Scotland | #495 | 1975 | ▼ 21 % |
| Keneth | English | 1,467 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6803 | 1932 | ▲ 64 % |
| Keneth | English | 160 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1934 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Kenneth ↔ Keneth — spelling variant
Questions about Kenneth
How popular is the name Kenneth?
In 2025 it ranked #294 in the United States. Official registers record 1,381,481 births across 18 countries.
What is Kenneth in other languages?
Keneth (English).
When was Kenneth most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1942, at 1,631.9 births per 100,000.
Is Kenneth a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kenneth is a boy name.