Kenrick
Meaningroyal ruler · Old English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,832 in 1974
6 babies were named Kenrick in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,075 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kenrick 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 Kenrick, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kenrick would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKenrick first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #1,832. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKenrick was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendKenrick has slipped 4,075 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.
- MeaningIn Old English, Kenrick means “royal ruler”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Kenrick
Kenrick is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “royal ruler”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ick”. US birth records list Kenrick for boys from 1945 to 2025, in 75 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #1,832 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.5 | 684,932 boys |
| 1950s | 3.6 | 278,552 boys |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 235,294 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 83,472 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 76,982 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,046 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 128,205 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 200,000 boys |
Other spellings of Kenrick
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 Kenrick
What does the name Kenrick mean?
Kenrick means “royal ruler” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Kenrick?
Kenrick has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kenrick a boy or girl name?
Kenrick is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kenrick?
Kenrick ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#1,832).