Kenner
Every Kenner since 1932 — 546 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenner
Kenner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,003 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 546 American babies have been named Kenner. Its peak came in 2015, when 31 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 Kenner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,003 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,267 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,815 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,047 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,172 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,145 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,696 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,057 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,182 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,549 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,556 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,454 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,271 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,350 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,706 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,824 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,438 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,960 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,168 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,904 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,006 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,328 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,526 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,347 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,410 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenner in 2025?
Kenner ranked #6,003 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenner?
546 babies have been named Kenner in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenner most popular?
Kenner peaked in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kenner a boy or girl name?
Kenner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenner rising or falling?
Kenner has been roughly stable over the past decade.