Kennon
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,435 in 1964
15 babies were named Kennon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,006 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kennon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kennon, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kennon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKennon first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1964, when it ranked #1,435. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKennon has slipped 1,006 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kennon
Kennon is a boy name of Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Kennon for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 103 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1964, when it ranked #1,435 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.2 | 309,278 boys |
| 1920s | 5.5 | 180,832 boys |
| 1930s | 5.7 | 176,991 boys |
| 1940s | 6.9 | 144,509 boys |
| 1950s | 8.2 | 122,100 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 91,743 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 70,621 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 81,169 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,056 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 88,339 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,296 boys |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 111,524 boys |
Other spellings of Kennon
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Kennon
What is the origin of the name Kennon?
Kennon has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Kennon a boy or girl name?
Kennon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kennon?
Kennon ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1964 (#1,435).