Kenney
Every Kenney since 1899 — 2,505 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenney
Kenney is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1899, 2,505 American babies have been named Kenney. Its peak came in 1960, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Kenney stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenney year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,112 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,519 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,486 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,131 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,841 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,841 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,244 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,021 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,598 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,165 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,054 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,648 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,073 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,036 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,864 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,694 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,968 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,529 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,556 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,327 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,813 |
| 1970 | — | — | 30 | #1,565 |
| 1965 | — | — | 43 | #1,151 |
| 1960 | — | — | 94 | #794 |
| 1955 | — | — | 44 | #1,123 |
| 1950 | — | — | 26 | #1,453 |
| 1945 | — | — | 27 | #1,287 |
| 1940 | — | — | 25 | #1,349 |
| 1935 | — | — | 17 | #1,732 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,371 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,033 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,360 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kenney
- Kenney Jones Musician · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenney in 2025?
Kenney did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kenney?
2,505 babies have been named Kenney in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenney most popular?
Kenney peaked in 1960, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Kenney a boy or girl name?
Kenney is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenney rising or falling?
Kenney is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kenney?
Well-known people named Kenney include Kenney Jones (musician).