Kenyon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Kenyon means 'born of fire'.
Meaning of the Name Kenyon
Kenyon is a name of Welsh origin meaning 'born of fire'. It is derived from the Welsh words 'cenydd' and 'ion', which mean 'white' and 'born'. The name has ancient roots and is associated with strength and vitality. It is often used as a unisex name and has gained popularity in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Kenyon
The popularity for the name Kenyon peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 322 births, which ranked number 1,466 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Kenyon had the most female births in 1974 with 13, which ranked number 4,458 out of 10,246 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2005 with 322, which ranked number 663 out of 13,368 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kenyon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 137 births to 49 births, a decline of -64.23%. Among males, Kenyon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 137 births to 49 births, a decline of -64.23%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kenyon
- 20 Year Trend of Kenyon: -81.30%
- 10 Year Trend of Kenyon: -64.23%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kenyon: -64.23%
Popularity of Kenyon by State
For males, Kenyon was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kenyon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kenyon
- Total Births of Kenyon: 44 (-9.77%)
- Male Births of Kenyon: 44 (-9.77%)
Given the downward trend of Kenyon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. Male births for Kenyon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 44 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.77%.