Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Kenneith

Current Rank
#11,471
Peak Rank
#2,295 (1959)
Total Babies
219
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1927
First Year
2005
Last Year
1959
Peak Year
#2295
Peak Rank
219
Total Count
33
Years Active

The Story of Kenneith

Kenneith first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1959, when 13 Kenneiths were born — ranking #2,295 that year. As of 2026, Kenneith ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 219 Kenneiths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kenneith

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenneith

What does the name Kenneith mean?
Kenneith is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kenneith in 2026?
In 2026, Kenneith ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kenneith most popular?
Kenneith reached its peak popularity in 1959, ranking #2,295 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Kenneith a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kenneith is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kenneith?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenneith include Kennet, Dalyn, Roddrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenneith

Kenneith is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 219 births in the dataset. Kenneith's peak popularity came in 1959 when it ranked #2,295. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenneith'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.