Kennan
Every Kennan since 1952 — 1,276 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennan
Kennan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,648 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 1,276 American babies have been named Kennan. Its peak came in 2000, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kennan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,338 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,084 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,042 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,528 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,365 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,059 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,018 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,504 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,605 | 17 | #5,439 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,410 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,626 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,320 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,952 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,861 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,050 | 27 | #3,880 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,162 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,948 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28 | #3,495 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41 | #2,622 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,888 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,915 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,901 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,877 | 35 | #2,653 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,258 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,121 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,702 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,516 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,801 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,550 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,378 |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,498 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennan in 2025?
Kennan ranked #6,648 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kennan?
1,276 babies have been named Kennan in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennan most popular?
Kennan peaked in 2000, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Kennan a boy or girl name?
Kennan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kennan rising or falling?
Kennan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.