How Many People Are Named Kennard?

Complete statistics for the name Kennard: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kennard
Rare
English

Kennard is a very rare male name, with only 1,770 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 186,439 Americans. The majority of those named Kennard are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~4,552
Living in US
1 in 72,814
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
4
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,770
Worldwide Bearers
#128,079
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
12
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇹🇭 Thailand
11
🇻🇪 Venezuela
10
🇧🇪 Belgium
5
🇩🇰 Denmark
4
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,770 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
336
Would be under 30 (12%)
899
Would be 30–60 (33%)
1,468
Would be over 60 (54%)

All 2,703 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kennard Through the Generations

Kennard peaked in popularity in 1954 with 55 births, reflecting a time when the name was more commonly chosen. Today, the name is less popular but still holds a place between classic and modern preferences. With an average age of 63, most people named Kennard are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading entirely, its usage is declining.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maryland 98
Texas 78
California 37
Pennsylvania 27
Florida 23
New York 17
Illinois 16
Virginia 7
New Jersey 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Kennard

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kennard's English roots

📄 About the Name Kennard

How Many People Have the Name Kennard?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,552 people in the United States currently share the name Kennard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 72,814 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kennard a Common or Rare Name?

Kennard is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kennard Mean?

Kennard means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kennard in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kennard Most Popular?

The name Kennard reached peak popularity in 1954, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kennard?

Approximately 4,552 people named Kennard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,552. That works out to roughly 1 in 72,814 Americans.

Is Kennard a rare name?

Kennard is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 72,814 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kennard mean?

Kennard means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Kennard more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kennard are male and 0% are female.

When was Kennard most popular?

Kennard peaked in 1954 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,552
All-Time Births4,552
1 in X1 in 72,814
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1954
World Rank#128,079
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.