Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Kenyen

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#3,082 (2006)

Total Babies

239

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2018

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#3082

Peak Rank

239

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenyen

Kenyen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 35 Kenyens were born — ranking #3,082 that year. As of 2026, Kenyen ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 239 Kenyens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kenyen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenyen 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 Kenyen

What does the name Kenyen mean?

Kenyen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenyen in 2026?

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

When was Kenyen most popular?

Kenyen reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #3,082 that year with 35 babies given the name.

Is Kenyen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenyen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenyen include Nute, Bookert, Eulie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenyen

Kenyen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 239 births in the dataset. Kenyen's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #3,082. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenyen'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.