Kenyon

Kenyon: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Kenyon

  • A unisex given name.

How popular is Kenyon?

30U.S. babies in 2025
#663peak rank (2005)
8,164babies since 1880

Since 1880, 187 girls and 7,977 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenyon (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4584 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #663 in 2005. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kenyon FAQ

What does the name Kenyon mean?

A unisex given name.

How popular is the name Kenyon?

Since 1880, 187 girls and 7,977 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenyon (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4584 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #663 in 2005. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kenyon a boy or girl name?

Kenyon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 187 girls and 7,977 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.