Kenneth Name Origin
/KEN-eth/-
Scottish (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Irish (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kenneth
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Kenneth is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin derived from the Gaelic 'Cináed' meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome.' It became popular in Scotland and spread to English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Kenneth each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).