How Many People Are Named Kenon?
Complete statistics for the name Kenon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kenon is a very rare masculine name with roots that suggest a connection to ancient Celtic and Gaelic traditions. There are roughly 386 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 855,170 Americans share it. It's been on a declining trend since its peak of 21 births in 1980.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, curiosity, and a love of adventure. It's associated with dynamic energy, adaptability, and a natural desire to explore new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 406 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kenon Through the Generations
Kenon didn't appear on the American naming scene until the mid-20th century, and it's always been an uncommon choice. The name hit its stride around 1980, when 21 babies were given the name in a single year. That peak tells us something interesting about the typical bearer: the average age of someone named Kenon is 37, placing most squarely in the millennial and Gen X generations. Looking at the age breakdown, 72% of people named Kenon fall between ages 30 and 60, while 28% are under 30. There aren't any bearers over 60, which confirms this name's relatively modern emergence. With only 406 total births recorded across all US history, it's clear this was never a mainstream pick. Globally, Kenon ranks at #300,583 with just 748 living bearers worldwide. The declining trend suggests fewer parents are choosing it now, making today's bearers part of a genuinely exclusive group. It's a name that sits comfortably between classic tradition and modern creativity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kenon's Scottish Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Kenon
How Many People Have the Name Kenon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 574 people in the United States currently share the name Kenon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 577,438 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kenon a Common or Rare Name?
Kenon is classified as Very 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 Kenon Mean?
Kenon means "Born of fire or fair one" and comes from Scottish Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kenon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kenon Most Popular?
The name Kenon reached peak popularity in 1980, with 21 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 Kenon?
Approximately 574 people named Kenon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 574. That works out to roughly 1 in 577,438 Americans.
Is Kenon a rare name?
Kenon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 577,438 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kenon mean?
Kenon means "Born of fire or fair one" and comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.
Is Kenon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kenon are male and 0% are female.
When was Kenon most popular?
Kenon peaked in 1980 with 21 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.