Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kenneth.
National Rank (2025)
#294
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (1939)
Total U.S. Births
1,283,974
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kenneth Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Kenneth
According to SSA data, Kenneth achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 1939. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1957 with 28,064 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 43.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kenneth scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-43.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record28,064Births in 1957
Years in Top 100
104yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:362
1890s:1,298
1900s:4,579
1910s:43,248
1920s:99,490
1930s:125,111
1940s:198,553
1950s:262,819
1960s:227,531
1970s:111,489
1980s:89,110
1990s:58,254
2000s:34,090
2010s:20,213
2020s:7,827
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKen-neth
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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