Keneth
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,443 in 1956
12 babies were named Keneth in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,936 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keneth you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Keneth, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keneth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeneth first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1956, when it ranked #1,443. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKeneth has climbed 1,936 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Keneth
Keneth is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-eth”. US birth records list Keneth for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 109 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #1,443 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 97,561 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,028 boys |
| 1930s | 15 | 68,729 boys |
| 1940s | 8.3 | 119,760 boys |
| 1950s | 8.7 | 115,207 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 89,686 boys |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 173,913 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 207,469 boys |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 210,526 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 215,517 boys |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
Other spellings of Keneth
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Keneth
What is the origin of the name Keneth?
Keneth has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Keneth a boy or girl name?
Keneth is a boy name.
How popular is the name Keneth?
Keneth ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#1,443).