Kenton

Kenton - A very unique male name

Kenton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1358. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kenton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kenton? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kenton. The baby boy name Kenton was given to 31 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2071 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 47,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kenton peaked in popularity 68 years ago in 1958 on position 598.

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Kenton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kenton is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #669 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,837.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kenton is where you live.

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Kenton origin and meaning

English surname / place name transfer

A transferred English surname and place name, from a place name usually read as 'royal town' (Old English cyne-tun, 'king's enclosure') in some sources — the surname origin is traditional rather than certain for every Kenton place

Kenton has been used as a first name since 1921, in the surname-name tradition, with a modest modern peak in 2014. It sits near Kent and Ken in sound but stands as its own two-syllable name. Musician Stan Kenton carries it as a surname, which is not a first-name bearer.

Origin uncertain

Kenton is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kenton, pop culture references for the name Kenton and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kenton

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kenton, sorted by popularity.

Kamden / Kamdyn / Kendon / Kamdon / Keanthony / Kenden /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kenton

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kenton a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kenton?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KEN-tun · /ˈkɛntən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: KenKent

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Steady, surname-solid and uncommon — a Ken for the surname-name era.

Worth knowing

• It will be shortened to Ken whether or not the family plans it.