Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Kenn

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#1,446 (1958)

Total Babies

756

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1938

First Year

2018

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#1446

Peak Rank

756

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenn

Kenn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 29 Kenns were born — ranking #1,446 that year. As of 2026, Kenn ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 756 Kenns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kenn

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

Ken
Kenne
Can
Kin
Cun
Qin
Kun
Kinn
Ccan
Kuhne
Kinne
Kyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenn

What does the name Kenn mean?

Kenn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenn in 2026?

In 2026, Kenn ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenn most popular?

Kenn reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #1,446 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kenn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenn include Parley, Orley, Almer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenn

Kenn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 756 births in the dataset. Kenn's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #1,446. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenn'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.