Kenon
Every Kenon since 1971 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenon
Kenon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 406 American babies have been named Kenon. Its peak came in 1980, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kenon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,282 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,125 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,478 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,176 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,414 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,297 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,007 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,086 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,248 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,132 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,342 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,878 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,703 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,408 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,336 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenon in 2025?
Kenon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kenon?
406 babies have been named Kenon in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenon most popular?
Kenon peaked in 1980, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Kenon a boy or girl name?
Kenon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenon rising or falling?
Kenon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.