Kenny
4 countries#1267 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kenny was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
52,479 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #1267 · peaked in 1960 with 1,949 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
7,361 births recorded 1953–2022 · currently #580 · peaked in 1992 with 385 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,152 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 1997 with 54 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,013 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #719 · peaked in 2009 with 53 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
139 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 1982 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kenny’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #497 | — |
| 2007 | #505 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #537 | ↓32 |
| 2009 | #618 | ↓81 |
| 2010 | #630 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #701 | ↓71 |
| 2012 | #746 | ↓45 |
| 2013 | #795 | ↓49 |
| 2014 | #846 | ↓51 |
| 2015 | #892 | ↓46 |
| 2016 | #897 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #958 | ↓61 |
| 2018 | #998 | ↓40 |
| 2019 | #862 | ↑136 |
| 2020 | #1086 | ↓224 |
| 2021 | #1218 | ↓132 |
| 2022 | #1228 | ↓10 |
| 2023 | #1223 | ↑5 |
| 2024 | #1355 | ↓132 |
| 2025 | #1267 | ↑88 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenny
Is Kenny a popular name?
Yes — Kenny currently ranks #1267 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kenny more common for boys or girls?
Kenny is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kenny most popular?
Kenny peaked in 1960 in United States, with 1,949 recorded births that year.
Is Kenny rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kenny’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1217 in 1908 to #1267 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kenny?
At least 60,992 babies have been recorded with the name Kenny across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kenny popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kenny appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kenny?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kenny include Emil, Jahseh, Kiran, Noam.
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