Total births
7,977
Boys' name · since 1914
Kenyon
Kenyon has 7,977 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3701
- among boys today
- 7,977
- born since 1914
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kenyon is the #3701 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 7,977 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Kenyon recorded 7,977 times among boys since 1914, holding rank #3701 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3701 among boys today
- 7,977 born since 1914
- 2000s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kenyon is currently the #3701 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 7,977 born since 1914, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3701
- among boys today
- 7,977
- born since 1914
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Kenyon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3701
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kenyon was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
323 babies were named Kenyon in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Kenyon compares
7,977 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
Kenyon's all-time total is 22x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kenyon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,977 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 323 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kenyon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kenyon's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 323, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kenyon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#3,701
Active since
1914
Kenyon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 323
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Kenyon popularity over time - girls
187 total births recorded since 1969 (Kenyon as girls' name)
Kenyon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kenyon's strongest decade.
2,470 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kenyon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 80
1910s
80 births
- 1920s 147
1920s
147 births
- 1930s 164
1930s
164 births
- 1940s 166
1940s
166 births
- 1950s 243
1950s
243 births
- 1960s 335
1960s
335 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,178 births
- 1980s 738
1980s
738 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,138 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,470 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,069 births
- 2020s 249
2020s
249 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,470 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kenyon 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 Kenyon's total volume
Kenyon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kenyon by state
Where Kenyon concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 478 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 416 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 341 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 295 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 268 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 241 | 3.0% |
| #7 | New York | | 232 | 2.9% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 226 | 2.8% |
California share of Kenyon's total US births 6.0%
Even split
478 of 7,977 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Kenyon appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenyon? ▼
7,977 babies have been named Kenyon since 1914. It currently ranks #3701 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 323 births.
When was Kenyon most popular? ▼
Kenyon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,470 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Kenyon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenyon are California (478 births), Texas (416 births), Illinois (341 births).
How long has the name Kenyon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kenyon since 1914 -- 112 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kenyon? ▼
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 Kenyon's data
- Kenyon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,470 total births); usage has since declined to 249 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kenyons (478 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 Kenyon
Nearby Names Like Kenyon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenyon
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 Kenyon side by side: Kenyon vs Kenneth Kenyon vs Kent Kenyon vs Kenny
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kenyon
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Kenyon: #3701 Boys' Name - 7,977 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenyon. 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 Kenyon 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.