Kenrick
Every Kenrick since 1945 — 1,265 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenrick
Kenrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,376 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 1,265 American babies have been named Kenrick. Its peak came in 1990, when 36 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 Kenrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenrick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,376 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,339 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,515 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,530 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,837 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,339 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,180 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,331 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,699 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,630 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,481 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,719 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,319 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,112 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,448 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,513 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,645 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,303 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,606 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,415 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,701 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,025 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,274 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,794 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,144 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,887 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,062 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,391 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,937 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,324 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,355 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,728 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,779 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,347 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,165 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenrick in 2025?
Kenrick ranked #11,376 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenrick?
1,265 babies have been named Kenrick in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenrick most popular?
Kenrick peaked in 1990, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kenrick a boy or girl name?
Kenrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenrick rising or falling?
Kenrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.