How Many People Are Named Kenny?
Complete statistics for the name Kenny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kenny, a rare male name with roots in Old English, stands out among 1 in 7,759 Americans. With around 42,533 people named Kenny living today, the name shows a strong preference for those over 60, indicating its classic status.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 52,319 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kenny Through the Generations
Kenny, a name steeped in Old English origins, reached its peak popularity in 1960 with 1,952 births. Today, it's a name that skews older, with nearly half of its bearers being over 60. The current generation of Kenny's is split between 10,363 under-30s, 17,561 aged 30-60, and 24,395 over 60, reflecting its classic yet declining trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kenny's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Kenny
How Many People Have the Name Kenny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,474 people in the United States currently share the name Kenny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,120 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kenny a Common or Rare Name?
Kenny 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 Kenny Mean?
Kenny means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kenny in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Kenny Most Popular?
The name Kenny reached peak popularity in 1960, with 1,952 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 Kenny?
Approximately 16,474 people named Kenny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,474. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,120 Americans.
Is Kenny a rare name?
Kenny is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,120 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kenny mean?
Kenny means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Kenny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Kenny are male and 1% are female.
When was Kenny most popular?
Kenny peaked in 1960 with 1,952 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.