Kennis
Every Kennis since 1917 — 636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennis
Kennis 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 1917, 636 American babies have been named Kennis — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1961, when 16 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 Kennis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennis 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,696 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,705 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,233 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,846 | 6 | #11,443 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,834 | 6 | #11,468 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,919 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,289 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,776 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,264 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,546 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,509 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,092 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,364 | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,173 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,479 | 5 | #12,354 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,089 | 8 | #8,257 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,085 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,757 | 7 | #8,793 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,752 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,180 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,349 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,131 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,177 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,119 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,215 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,676 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,187 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,164 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,767 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,117 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennis in 2025?
Kennis 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 Kennis?
636 babies have been named Kennis in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennis most popular?
Kennis peaked in 1961, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Kennis a boy or girl name?
Kennis is used for both: about 12% of babies named Kennis have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Kennis rising or falling?
Kennis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.