Kenyon
Boy name · #3672 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kenyon? In official American birth records, Kenyon has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Kenyon, placing it at #3672 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1677, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Kenyon.
Babies named Kenyon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Kenyon first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 323 boys were named Kenyon — good for #662 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kenyon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kenyon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kenyon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kenyon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kenyon is most common
State-level data for Kenyon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kenyon
Statistically, parents drawn to Kenyon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Keyon, Kanyon, Kelton, Kelson, and Kavon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kenyon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3693 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2732 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2235 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2525 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2230 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2003 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2387 |
| 2015 | 93 | #1677 |
| 2014 | 116 | #1432 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1387 |
| 2012 | 137 | #1280 |
| 2011 | 187 | #1023 |
| 2010 | 177 | #1086 |
| 2009 | 223 | #926 |
| 2008 | 251 | #851 |
| 2007 | 271 | #796 |
| 2006 | 314 | #701 |
| 2005 | 323 | #662 |
| 2004 | 206 | #860 |
| 2003 | 261 | #713 |
| 2002 | 253 | #707 |
| 2001 | 152 | #1000 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kenyon?
In official American birth records, the name Kenyon first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Kenyon a popular boy name?
Kenyon ranked #3672 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1677.
When was the name Kenyon most popular?
Kenyon peaked in 2005, when 323 American boys received the name (ranked #662 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kenyon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Kenyon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.