Kenton

Kenton 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. In 2024 it was given to 70 boys in the United States.

Kenton at a glance

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

About the name Kenton

Kenton 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, Kenton first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #587 in 1958, and in 2024 70 babies received the name — 11,187 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenton in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#587 in 1958
Peak year
2014
Babies named Kenton in 2024
70
Total since 1880
11,187

Kenton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1746 in 2001
Babies named Kenton in 2023
4
Total since 1996
138

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenton mean?

The meaning of Kenton 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 Kenton a boy or girl name?

Kenton is a boy name. In 2024, 70 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kenton?

Kenton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kenton?

Kenton first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #587 in 1958, and 70 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].