Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Kenyun

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#3,943 (1975)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2010

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#3943

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenyun

The earliest SSA record of Kenyun as a baby boy name dates back to 1975, when 8 babies received it. 1975 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Kenyun — #3,943 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 60% of all recorded Kenyuns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2010 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 45 Kenyuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kenyun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenyun 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 Kenyun

What does the name Kenyun mean?

Kenyun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenyun in 2026?

In 2026, Kenyun ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenyun most popular?

Kenyun reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #3,943 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kenyun a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenyun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenyun include Regniald, Demetres, Deana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenyun

Kenyun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Kenyun's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #3,943. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenyun'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.