Total births
776
Boys' name · since 1919
Kenard
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 776 babies named Kenard, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 776
- total births
- 1919–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Kenard sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 776 recorded since 1919.
Social Security Administration records show Kenard recorded 776 times among boys since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2022.
- 776 total births
- 1919–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
776 boys have been named Kenard since 1919, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 776
- total births
- 1919–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Kenard was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
26 babies were named Kenard in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Kenard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kenard splits its recorded history at 1981: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kenard at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Kenard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2022
- Peak year (1991)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Kenard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kenard's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Kenard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 26
1930s
26 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s 46
1950s
46 births
- 1960s
1960s
74 births
- 1970s
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
142 births
- 1990s
1990s
162 births
- 2000s
2000s
102 births
- 2010s 49
2010s
49 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 162 births (21% of all-time use).
How Kenard compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kenard's total volume
Kenard vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kenard by state
Where Kenard concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Kenard's total US births 0.6%
Even split
5 of 776 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenard? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 776 babies named Kenard. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 26 births.
When was Kenard most popular? ▼
Kenard was most popular in the 1990s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kenard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenard are Florida (5 births), Illinois (5 births), Maryland (5 births).
How long has the name Kenard been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kenard since 1919 -- 104 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Kenard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kenneth, Kent, Kenny, Kendall, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kenard's data
- Kenard's decade-level peak was the 1990s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Kenards (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kenard
Nearby Names Like Kenard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenard
Kenneth Boy
#284 1,283,974 births
Kent Boy
#1632 69,322 births
Kenny Boy
#1356 51,931 births
Kendall Boy
#1225 35,350 births
Kendrick Boy
#478 33,557 births
Compare Kenard side by side: Kenard vs Kenneth Kenard vs Kent Kenard vs Kenny
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kenard: Baby Name Since 1919 - 776 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kenard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.