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How Many People Are Named Kenneth?
Estimated people named Kenneth living in the U.S. today
816,291
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,288,147
- Peak year: 1957 (28,141 births)
- Estimated living today: 816,291
Kenneth by age group — who carries the name today?
Kenneth popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kenneth
Kenneth has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,288,147 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 816,291 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 419 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kenneths you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kenneth in the US?
An estimated 816,291 people named Kenneth are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kenneth common — about 1 in 419 Americans.
Is Kenneth a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kenneth is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Kenneth most popular?
Kenneth peaked in 1957, when 28,141 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kenneth?
Kenneth ranks #38 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).