Kenney

Kenney is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Kenney at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kenney

Kenney belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kenney first appears in Social Security records in 1899. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #794 in 1960, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,500 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenney in US records

First recorded (US)
1899
Best US rank
#794 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Total since 1880
2,500

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenney mean?

The meaning of Kenney is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kenney a boy or girl name?

Kenney is a boy name.

What origin is the name Kenney?

Kenney comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kenney?

Kenney first appears in US records in 1899. Its best-ever ranking was #794 in 1960, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].