Boy · #3,641 in 2026

Kenward

Kenward is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Betty Kenward (1906–2001), English journalist Charles Kenward (1877–1948), English cricketer James Kenward (1908–1994), English writer and illustrator Michael Kenward, British science writer Paul Kenward, British businessman Richard Kenward (1875–1957), English cricketer Shane Kenward, rugby league player

Current Rank
#3,641
Peak Rank
#2,574 (1945)
Total Babies
35
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1962
Last Year
1945
Peak Year
#2574
Peak Rank
35
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kenward

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

Kenward is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Betty Kenward (1906–2001), English journalist Charles Kenward (1877–1948), English cricketer James Kenward (1908–1994), English writer and illustrator Michael Kenward, British science writer Paul Kenward, British businessman Richard Kenward (1875–1957), English cricketer Shane Kenward, rugby league player

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The Story of Kenward

Kenward first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1945, when 8 Kenwards were born — ranking #2,574 that year. As of 2026, Kenward ranks #3,641 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Kenwards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kenward

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenward

What does the name Kenward mean?
Kenward is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Betty Kenward (1906–2001), English journalist Charles Kenward (1877–1948), English cricketer James Kenward (1908–1994), English writer and illustrator Michael Kenward, British science writer Paul Kenward, British businessman Richard Kenward (1875–1957), English cricketer Shane Kenward, rugby league player
How popular is Kenward in 2026?
In 2026, Kenward ranks #3,641 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kenward most popular?
Kenward reached its peak popularity in 1945, ranking #2,574 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Kenward a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kenward is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kenward?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenward include Tafari, Esa, Yosiah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kenward

Kenward is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Kenward's peak popularity came in 1945 when it ranked #2,574. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenward'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.