Keniel
Every Keniel since 2005 — 372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keniel
Keniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,962 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 372 American babies have been named Keniel. Its peak came in 2016, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keniel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,962 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,050 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,983 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,542 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,877 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,790 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,564 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,157 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,846 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,399 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,234 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,330 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,014 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,151 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,148 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,469 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,459 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,377 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,175 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,456 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keniel in 2025?
Keniel ranked #7,962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keniel?
372 babies have been named Keniel in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keniel most popular?
Keniel peaked in 2016, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Keniel a boy or girl name?
Keniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keniel rising or falling?
Keniel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.