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Kenneth

male

Meaning

"Born of Fire; Handsome"

Anglicized from Gaelic forms with debated roots, it is strongly associated with Scottish usage and medieval kingship.

ClassicTraditionalTimelessStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Kenneth

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#284Top 500

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#284

Kenneth was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-22

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Kenneth Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kenneth

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Famous Kenneths

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    Kenneth Branagh
    Northern Irish actor and filmmaker known for directing Shakespeare adaptations
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    Kenneth Clark
    British art historian and presenter of the television series Civilisation

Quick Facts

OriginScottish Gaelic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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