Holding steady.
Popularity of Kenosha since 1973
Babies named Kenosha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kenosha is a rare place-name inspired by the Wisconsin city on Lake Michigan. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, and though it never reached the top 1,000 rankings, it saw its peak usage in 1991. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no significant rise or fall. Its Native American origin, possibly meaning 'pike' or 'pickerel', gives it a natural, outdoorsy feel. As a modern coinage from a place name, Kenosha is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual and regionally rooted name, though it has not been widely adopted.
Kenosha is a modern given name taken from the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin. The city's name is believed to originate from a Potawatomi or Ojibwe word meaning 'pike' or 'pickerel', referring to the fish. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973 and saw modest use, particularly in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenny, Nosh
Sibling names for Kenosha
Names that share Kenosha's style, for a brother or sister.
