Kennard
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,007 in 1954
7 babies were named Kennard in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kennard you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kennard, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kennard would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKennard first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1954, when it ranked #1,007. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKennard has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kennard
Kennard is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Kennard for boys from 1906 to 2025, in 112 of those 120 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #1,007 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 9.4 | 106,383 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 62,267 boys |
| 1920s | 17 | 58,617 boys |
| 1930s | 27 | 37,495 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 55,096 boys |
| 1950s | 19 | 52,247 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 56,497 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 67,204 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 53,050 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,802 boys |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 130,548 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 176,991 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 boys |
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 Kennard
What is the origin of the name Kennard?
Kennard has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kennard a boy or girl name?
Kennard is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kennard?
Kennard ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#1,007).