Kenneth name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: English, Gaelic, Scottish, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: k(e)-nne-th
Meaning: Handsome, Royal Oath, Sprung from Fire, Good-looking and Fair
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What does Kenneth mean?

Durable and Illustrous Kenneth mainly is used in Finnish, Scottish, Greenlandic, Swedish, English, Gaelic, Norwegian and Danish aimed at both genders, meaning of Kenneth is "Handsome, Royal Oath, Sprung from Fire, Good-looking or The Element Caomh Which is of the Meaning Fair Comely Gentle" is originated from Celtic and Old Irish.

Kenneth is variant of Cainnech. Cainnech is a derivation of Kenneth. Of Celtic origin, Well-Liked and Evergreen Cainnech is used particulary in Irish, Cainnech means "Handsome, Fair One". Kenneth is variant of Cinàed.

Originated from Celtic, Prevalent and Enduring Cinàed, Cinàed means "Born of Fire". Kenneth is celebrated on July 17th.

How do I pronounce Kenneth?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Kenneth is k(e)-nne-th.

Variants of Kenneth

Cenet, Cinàed, Cainnech, Cinaed, Ken, Cen, Keneisha

Names that rhyme with Kenneth

How popular is the name Kenneth?

Kenneth was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 1279594 babies have been named Kenneth since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 1939, the moniker grabbed the 13rd spot and 28039 baby boys were given the name.

However after 239 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names an amazing 81 times Also, Kenneth was among the popular names in Denmark.

Since emerging in 1985 around 2797 babies have been given the first name. When at its peak in 1986, the moniker grabbed the 15th spot and 511 baby boys were given the name.

After 8 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 8 times Also, Kenneth was among the popular names in New South Wales.

Since emerging in 1952 around 6047 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1952, it ranked 16th when 548 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

After 25 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 13 times

Kenneth is a common name in Ireland given to over 6528 babies in 56 years.

Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1972, the moniker grabbed the 26th spot and 346 baby boys were given the name. Also, In Belgium, Kenneth was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 748 babies.

When at its peak in 1995,. After 15 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Kenneth was a common name in Queensland. Over 2354 babies have been named Kenneth since 1960.

At the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 25 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Kenneth was once a common name since emerging in 1931 it has been given to over 1211 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1949,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 10 times

Kenneth is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 345 on boy names chart when 69 babies were given the name Kenneth. Over 947 people have been named Kenneth in England and Wales.

Kenneth is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1922 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1957, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 283 on boy names chart when 42 babies were named Kenneth.

Over 643 babies in France have been named Kenneth.

However things change on global perspective, Kenneth is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in Nigeria.

Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Canada, Ghana, Zambia, Scotland, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Jamaica, Norway, Wales, Malaysia, Sweden, Sudan, Costa Rica, Australia and Sierra Leone. At least, 2080000 people globally have carried Kenneth as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20182261655
20172181751
20162081901161135
20152002017
20141912144
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Here's what numbers has to say about Kenneth

Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. The sky is your only limit when it comes to goals. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. The only person you need to prove yourself is the person you see in the mirror every day. Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. You are deeply related to the 5 senses.

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