Kenyon

Kenyon - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kenyon at a glance

Kenyon is ranked #3674 among boy baby names in 2024, with 6 births in 2024. It peaked in 1976 at #653 and first appeared on the charts in 1918.

Rank in 2024
#3674
Births in 2024
6
Peak year
1976 (#653)
First appeared
1918
Trend
#2966 in 2019 → #3674 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 246,086 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kenyon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1918 on position #1749. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kenyon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kenyon? 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 Kenyon. The baby boy name Kenyon was given to 6 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3674 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 246,086 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kenyon peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 653.



Famous with this name

Sandy Kenyon
Kenyon Glover
Curtis Kenyon


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Rating: 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Kenyon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kenyon is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,225 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,225.

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 Kenyon is where you live.


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Kenyon origin and meaning

Kenyon is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kenyon, pop culture references for the name Kenyon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kenyon

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

Kenny / Keegan / Kim / Ken / Kane / Keenan / Kayson / Kason / Kian / Kasen /

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)


Year Rank
20243674
20224102
20202814
20192966
20182174
20172192
20162582
20151908
20141563
20131362
20121505
20111024
20101126
2009918
2008872
2007803
2006718
2005680
2004805
2003715
2002705
20011008
2000783
19991009
19981001
1997968
19961075
19951159
19941079
19931218
19921526
19911736
19901158
19891423
19881919
19871612
19861705
19851791
19841094
19831505
1982937
1981881
1980882
1979755
1978673
1977707
1976653
1975668
1974662
1973895
1972825
1971910
19701206
19691318
19651487
19641432
19541660
19521661
19481655
19331608
19181749

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio1225

Even more about Kenyon


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 Kenyon 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 Kenyon?

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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#
On chart
1976
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kenyon
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 246,086
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1918
2024 births +6

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