Boy · #4,134 in 2026

Kenner

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

Kenner Products, commonly known as Kenner, is an American toy brand owned by Hasbro. Founded in 1946, Kenner produced the first Star Wars action figures, merchandise based on other popular franchises including Jurassic Park and Batman, and die cast models.

Current Rank

#4,134

Peak Rank

#2,633 (2015)

Total Babies

582

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1932

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#2633

Peak Rank

582

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kenner

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

The Kenner Gooney bird in 1962 Kenner was founded in 1946 in Cincinnati , Ohio, by brothers Albert, Philip and Joseph L. Steiner. The company was named after the street where the original corporate offices were located, just north of Cincinnati Union Terminal . It was a pioneer in the use of television advertisement for the marketing of merchandise across the United States, beginning in 1958. The 1968 ad by Jim Henson . In 1962, Kenner introduced its corporate mascot, the Kenner Gooney Bird, and its company slogan "It's Kenner! It's fun!" for advertising. In 1968, the company commissioned Mupp

The Story of Kenner

Kenner first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1932, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 31 Kenners were born — ranking #3,512 that year. As of 2026, Kenner ranks #4,134 for baby boys with 26 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 582 Kenners have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kenner

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

Cunner
Kinner
Koner
Connor
Conner
Conor
Keener
Caner
Canner
Canr
Kaner
Conr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenner

What does the name Kenner mean?

How popular is Kenner in 2026?

In 2026, Kenner ranks #4,134 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenner most popular?

Kenner reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #2,633 that year with 31 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kenner a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenner?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenner include Revel, Kassian, Atha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenner

Kenner is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1932 and has accumulated 582 births in the dataset. Kenner's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #2,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenner'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.