Kenyon

Kenyon 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 30 boys in the United States.

Kenyon at a glance

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

About the name Kenyon

Kenyon 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, Kenyon first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #663 in 2005, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 7,946 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenyon in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#663 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Kenyon in 2024
30
Total since 1880
7,946

Kenyon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3095 in 2007
Babies named Kenyon in 2013
3
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenyon mean?

The meaning of Kenyon 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 Kenyon a boy or girl name?

Kenyon is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kenyon?

Kenyon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kenyon?

Kenyon first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #663 in 2005, and 30 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].