Kenan
4 countries#1145 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kenan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,675 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #1145 · peaked in 2024 with 187 births
Most common in: California, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,172 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #221 · peaked in 2022 with 279 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Bas-Rhin, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
672 births recorded 1982–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 73 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
653 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1184 · peaked in 1998 with 68 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
19 births recorded 1982–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kenan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1467 | — |
| 2007 | #1516 | ↓49 |
| 2008 | #1399 | ↑117 |
| 2009 | #1604 | ↓205 |
| 2010 | #1725 | ↓121 |
| 2011 | #1319 | ↑406 |
| 2012 | #1545 | ↓226 |
| 2013 | #1915 | ↓370 |
| 2014 | #1473 | ↑442 |
| 2015 | #1668 | ↓195 |
| 2016 | #1556 | ↑112 |
| 2017 | #1623 | ↓67 |
| 2018 | #1335 | ↑288 |
| 2019 | #1157 | ↑178 |
| 2020 | #1325 | ↓168 |
| 2021 | #1383 | ↓58 |
| 2022 | #1191 | ↑192 |
| 2023 | #1328 | ↓137 |
| 2024 | #1133 | ↑195 |
| 2025 | #1145 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenan
Is Kenan a popular name?
Yes — Kenan currently ranks #1145 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kenan more common for boys or girls?
Kenan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kenan most popular?
Kenan peaked in 2024 in United States, with 187 recorded births that year.
Is Kenan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kenan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3733 in 1947 to #1145 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kenan?
At least 8,519 babies have been recorded with the name Kenan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kenan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kenan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kenan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kenan include Ermias, Hasan, Kristian, Kross.
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