Holding steady.
Popularity of Kennth since 1917
Babies named Kennth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 196 |
| 1950s | 473 |
| 1960s | 649 |
| 1970s | 313 |
| 1980s | 183 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Kennth, a variant of Kenneth, first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 but has never been widely used. It reached its peak popularity in 1960, the same decade that saw Kenneth ranked among the top 20 names for boys. Despite that peak, Kennth itself never cracked the top 1000, reflecting its status as a relatively uncommon spelling. Its trajectory has remained stable, suggesting it persists as a low-frequency variant rather than a revival or trendy adaptation. Kenneth, by contrast, has been a longstanding favorite in English-speaking countries, associated with Scottish heritage and a strong, classic sound. For parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive alternative, Kennth offers a subtle twist on a traditional name.
Kennth is likely a respelling of Kenneth, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Cináed or the Irish name Cionaodh, meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome.' The name Kenneth has been used in Scotland since the Middle Ages and was borne by the first king of a united Scotland, Kenneth MacAlpin. The variant Kennth is less common and may arise from phonetic spelling or omission of a letter.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Sibling names for Kennth
Names that share Kennth's style, for a brother or sister.
