Kenyon
Every Kenyon since 1914 — 8,164 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenyon
Kenyon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,707 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 8,164 American babies have been named Kenyon. Its peak came in 2005, when 323 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 Kenyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenyon 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 | — | — | 30 | #3,707 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,745 |
| 2023 | — | — | 33 | #3,514 |
| 2022 | — | — | 49 | #2,696 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,756 |
| 2020 | — | — | 61 | #2,251 |
| 2019 | — | — | 52 | #2,537 |
| 2018 | — | — | 61 | #2,249 |
| 2017 | — | — | 71 | #2,008 |
| 2016 | — | — | 54 | #2,399 |
| 2015 | — | — | 93 | #1,688 |
| 2014 | — | — | 116 | #1,434 |
| 2013 | — | — | 121 | #1,394 |
| 2012 | — | — | 137 | #1,283 |
| 2011 | — | — | 187 | #1,023 |
| 2010 | — | — | 177 | #1,091 |
| 2009 | — | — | 223 | #927 |
| 2008 | — | — | 251 | #852 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,714 | 271 | #796 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,644 | 314 | #701 |
| 2005 | — | — | 323 | #663 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,138 | 206 | #860 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,091 | 261 | #713 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,674 | 253 | #709 |
| 2001 | — | — | 152 | #1,003 |
| 2000 | — | — | 216 | #772 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,568 | 119 | #1,019 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,786 | 82 | #1,213 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,772 | 65 | #1,161 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,100 | 96 | #910 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,740 | 143 | #696 |
| 1970 | — | — | 69 | #972 |
| 1965 | — | — | 32 | #1,367 |
| 1960 | — | — | 47 | #1,145 |
| 1955 | — | — | 29 | #1,437 |
| 1950 | — | — | 18 | #1,783 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,070 |
| 1940 | — | — | 16 | #1,768 |
| 1935 | — | — | 15 | #1,877 |
| 1930 | — | — | 19 | #1,732 |
| 1925 | — | — | 20 | #1,776 |
| 1920 | — | — | 15 | #2,183 |
| 1915 | — | — | 16 | #1,839 |
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Famous people named Kenyon
- Kenyon Cox Painter · 1856–1919
- Kenyon Martin Basketball player · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenyon in 2025?
Kenyon ranked #3,707 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenyon?
8,164 babies have been named Kenyon in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenyon most popular?
Kenyon peaked in 2005, when 323 newborns received the name.
Is Kenyon a boy or girl name?
Kenyon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenyon rising or falling?
Kenyon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kenyon?
Well-known people named Kenyon include Kenyon Cox (painter), Kenyon Martin (basketball player).