Boy nameCurrently #1,131 in the USRising
Kenan
//ˈkinən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kenan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kenan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kenan |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 56 |
| 1995 | 82 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 103 |
| 1999 | 115 |
| 2000 | 106 |
| 2001 | 98 |
| 2002 | 119 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 107 |
| 2006 | 104 |
| 2007 | 110 |
| 2008 | 121 |
| 2009 | 99 |
| 2010 | 93 |
| 2011 | 129 |
| 2012 | 103 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 110 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 106 |
| 2017 | 98 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2019 | 168 |
| 2020 | 134 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 168 |
| 2023 | 143 |
| 2024 | 187 |
Kenan through the decades
- Kenan peaked in 2024, when 187 babies were named Kenan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kenan has risen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kenan currently ranks #1,131 in the US and is on the rise.