Kennith
Every Kennith since 1904 — 10,565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennith
Kennith is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,374 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 10,565 American babies have been named Kennith. Its peak came in 1956, when 234 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 Kennith stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennith 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,374 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,431 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,375 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,449 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,514 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,113 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,612 |
| 2018 | — | — | 20 | #4,847 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,504 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,106 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,978 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,082 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,843 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31 | #3,478 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,769 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,512 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,788 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,847 |
| 2006 | — | — | 45 | #2,643 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36 | #2,931 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,119 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,079 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27 | #3,310 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,595 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40 | #2,408 |
| 1995 | — | — | 39 | #2,122 |
| 1990 | — | — | 61 | #1,444 |
| 1985 | — | — | 90 | #964 |
| 1980 | — | — | 54 | #1,263 |
| 1975 | — | — | 96 | #852 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,626 | 138 | #708 |
| 1965 | — | — | 175 | #577 |
| 1960 | — | — | 197 | #560 |
| 1955 | — | — | 206 | #512 |
| 1950 | — | — | 186 | #493 |
| 1945 | — | — | 158 | #477 |
| 1940 | — | — | 192 | #423 |
| 1935 | — | — | 133 | #496 |
| 1930 | — | — | 98 | #623 |
| 1925 | — | — | 75 | #762 |
| 1920 | — | — | 55 | #934 |
| 1915 | — | — | 25 | #1,357 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennith in 2025?
Kennith ranked #11,374 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kennith?
10,565 babies have been named Kennith in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennith most popular?
Kennith peaked in 1956, when 234 newborns received the name.
Is Kennith a boy or girl name?
Kennith is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kennith rising or falling?
Kennith is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.