Kinneth

Meaning & origin

Kinneth is a very rare spelling variant of Kenneth, a classic Scottish name with deep historical roots. The standard form Kenneth has been a stalwart in the English-speaking world, but Kinneth has never achieved widespread use. According to Social Security data, Kinneth first appeared in records in 1919, and its peak year of usage was 1930. Since then, its usage has remained extremely low, and in 2025, it does not appear in any ranked position, with a 1-in-N ratio that is effectively zero. The name has primarily been recorded without strong regional preference, as no top states emerged in the data. Kinneth remains a highly unusual choice, reflecting a personal twist on a time-honored name.

Kinneth is a minor spelling variant of Kenneth, the anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Coinneach, meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome'. Kenneth has been a royal name in Scotland since the 9th century, borne by Kenneth MacAlpin, traditionally considered the first King of Scots. The variant Kinneth appears occasionally in the United States, first recorded in 1919.