Gender
Male
Origin
- English
- Abbreviation of Kenneth. Surname.
- Scottish
- The fire-sprung; possibly derived from Cionaodh, a compound of the elements cion meaning respect or affection and Aodh, the name of a pagan god of fire.
Syllables
2
Themes
- Surname
Pronunciation
k(in)-ney
Popularity in the USA
- Boys: peak in 1961 (rank #2144, 15 births); most recent 1993 (rank #8699, 5 births)
| Year | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2025 | – |
| 2024 | – |
| 2023 | – |
| 2022 | – |
| 2021 | – |
| 2020 | – |
| 2019 | – |
| 2018 | – |
| 2017 | – |
| 2016 | – |
Top girl names · Top boy names in the USA (2025)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), national baby names data (public domain). This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA. Data years: 1880 to 2025. Original data