Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Kenlin

Name: Popularity of the name Kenlin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kenlin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#8,250 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8250

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenlin

Kenlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 9 Kenlins were born — ranking #8,250 that year. As of 2026, Kenlin ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Kenlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kenlin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenlin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenlin

What does the name Kenlin mean?

Kenlin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenlin in 2026?

In 2026, Kenlin ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenlin most popular?

Kenlin reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,250 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kenlin most popular?

Kenlin has historically been most popular in Indiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kenlin.

Is Kenlin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kenlin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kenlin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenlin include Church, Denham, Rom. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenlin

Kenlin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Kenlin's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenlin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.