Kennith
Boy name · Celtic · English · Scottish
Meaninghandsome · English form of Kenneth
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #422 in 1940
6 babies were named Kennith in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,141 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kennith you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kennith, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kennith would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKennith first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1940, when it ranked #422. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKennith was 5.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendKennith has slipped 1,141 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKennith is an English form of Kenneth, which means “handsome”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Scottish roots.
About the name Kennith
Kennith is a boy name of Celtic, English and Scottish origin meaning “handsome”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ith”. US birth records list Kennith for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 117 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1940, when it ranked #422 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 75,094 boys |
| 1910s | 25 | 39,557 boys |
| 1920s | 61 | 16,483 boys |
| 1930s | 123 | 8,108 boys |
| 1940s | 118 | 8,446 boys |
| 1950s | 102 | 9,790 boys |
| 1960s | 93 | 10,747 boys |
| 1970s | 58 | 17,325 boys |
| 1980s | 40 | 25,126 boys |
| 1990s | 27 | 36,778 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 61,425 boys |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 105,932 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 boys |
Other spellings of Kennith
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Kennith
What does the name Kennith mean?
Kennith means “handsome” in English, as a form of Kenneth.
What is the origin of the name Kennith?
Kennith has Celtic, English, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Kennith a boy or girl name?
Kennith is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kennith?
Kennith ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1940 (#422).