Kennon
Every Kennon since 1917 — 1,826 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennon
Kennon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,004 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,826 American babies have been named Kennon. Its peak came in 1991, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kennon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennon 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,004 |
| 2024 | — | — | 16 | #5,784 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,583 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,940 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,460 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,953 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,972 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,668 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,698 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,847 | 21 | #4,630 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,169 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,089 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,384 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,327 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,946 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,041 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,634 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,094 | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,054 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,776 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33 | #3,051 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28 | #3,329 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,622 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,291 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,317 | 21 | #3,860 |
| 1995 | — | — | 31 | #2,472 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,530 |
| 1985 | — | — | 21 | #2,468 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,674 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,404 |
| 1970 | — | — | 29 | #1,596 |
| 1965 | — | — | 19 | #1,838 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #2,013 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,937 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,727 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,324 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,768 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,289 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,585 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennon in 2025?
Kennon ranked #6,004 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 Kennon?
1,826 babies have been named Kennon in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennon most popular?
Kennon peaked in 1991, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Kennon a boy or girl name?
Kennon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kennon rising or falling?
Kennon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.