Kennard
Every Kennard since 1906 — 2,711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennard
Kennard is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,214 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 2,711 American babies have been named Kennard. Its peak came in 1954, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kennard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,214 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,272 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,144 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,934 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,519 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,899 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,442 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,161 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,151 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,326 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,888 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,965 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,644 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,881 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,784 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,397 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,383 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,164 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,818 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,863 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,453 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,728 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,285 |
| 1985 | 34 | #1,777 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,834 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,860 |
| 1970 | 28 | #1,641 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,215 |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,329 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,122 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,151 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,361 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,324 |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,135 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,316 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,969 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,284 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,326 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennard in 2025?
Kennard ranked #10,214 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kennard?
2,711 babies have been named Kennard in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennard most popular?
Kennard peaked in 1954, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Kennard a boy or girl name?
Kennard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kennard rising or falling?
Kennard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.