Holding steady.
Popularity of Kennett since 1915
Babies named Kennett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kennett's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kennett is a rare given name with a peak year of 1935, when it saw its highest recorded usage. Despite that peak, it never reached a level of widespread popularity, and its one-in-N statistic is not available due to extremely low frequency. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never entering the top 1000. Its origins are somewhat uncertain, but it is most likely a variant of Kenneth or a transferred use of the English surname. Kennett carries a vintage, understated feel, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with a traditional sound. Its top states are not recorded, indicating that its usage has been scattered across the U.S. without regional concentration.
Kennett may be a variant of Kenneth, which is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Cináed meaning 'born of fire.' Alternatively, it could be from the English surname Kennett, which originates from a place name such as Kennett in Cambridgeshire, from Old English cyne 'royal' + ford 'ford.' As a given name, it has seen modest use in England and the United States, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, Net
Sibling names for Kennett
Names that share Kennett's style, for a brother or sister.
