Rising since 1990, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Kenner since 1932
Babies named Kenner per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 188 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
Kenner is an uncommon American given name that has seen modest but consistent use since it first appeared in Social Security records in 1932. Its peak came in 2015, though even then it was far from widespread. Today, about 1 in every 113,872 boys receives the name, placing it well outside the top 1,000. The name's trajectory has been rising since 1990, reflecting a broader trend toward surnames and rare, modern-sounding choices for boys. Kenner has not historically been associated with any particular region in the U.S., and it does not appear among top states. With no established meaning or long history, Kenner appeals to parents looking for a distinctive name with a crisp, two-syllable sound and friendly nickname options like Ken or Kenny.
Kenner is a rare English given name, likely derived from the surname Kenner, which itself may be an occupational name for a maker of wool combs (from Middle English 'kener') or a habitational name from a place in Cornwall. Its use as a first name is modern, emerging in the early 20th century without strong historical ties to any specific culture or language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Sibling names for Kenner
Names that share Kenner's style, for a brother or sister.
