Total births
546
Boys' name · since 1932
Kenner
546 babies named Kenner in U.S. Social Security records since 1932, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4227
- among boys today
- 546
- born since 1932
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Kenner currently ranks #4227 among boys' names in America, with 546 babies recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Kenner recorded 546 times among boys since 1932, holding rank #4227 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 2025.
- #4227 among boys today
- 546 born since 1932
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kenner is currently the #4227 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 546 born since 1932, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4227
- among boys today
- 546
- born since 1932
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Kenner vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4227
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Kenner was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
31 babies were named Kenner in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Kenner compares
546 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kenner's all-time total is 49% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kenner | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 546 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kenner's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kenner's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kenner at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,227
Active since
1932
Kenner popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Kenner by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kenner's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Kenner births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s
2010s
188 births
- 2020s
2020s
131 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 188 births (34% of all-time use).
How Kenner 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 Kenner's total volume
Kenner vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kenner by state
Where Kenner concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Kenner's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 546 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenner? ▼
546 babies have been named Kenner since 1932. It currently ranks #4227 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 31 births.
When was Kenner most popular? ▼
Kenner was most popular in the 2010s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Kenner most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenner are California (5 births), Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Kenner been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kenner since 1932 -- 94 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kenner? ▼
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 Kenner's data
- Kenner's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (188 total births) through the 2020s (131) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kenners (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kenner
Nearby Names Like Kenner
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenner
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 Kenner side by side: Kenner vs Kenneth Kenner vs Kent Kenner vs Kenny
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kenner
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1932–2025 (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. "Kenner: #4227 Boys' Name - 546 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenner. 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 Kenner 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 June 2026.