Kenton
2 countries#1753 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kenton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,280 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1753 · peaked in 2014 with 188 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
134 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2015 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
134 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kenton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1202 | — |
| 2007 | #1341 | ↓139 |
| 2008 | #1276 | ↑65 |
| 2009 | #1186 | ↑90 |
| 2010 | #1470 | ↓284 |
| 2011 | #1264 | ↑206 |
| 2012 | #1124 | ↑140 |
| 2013 | #1115 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #1054 | ↑61 |
| 2015 | #1080 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #1194 | ↓114 |
| 2017 | #1314 | ↓120 |
| 2018 | #1375 | ↓61 |
| 2019 | #1401 | ↓26 |
| 2020 | #1478 | ↓77 |
| 2021 | #1700 | ↓222 |
| 2022 | #1737 | ↓37 |
| 2023 | #2014 | ↓277 |
| 2024 | #2120 | ↓106 |
| 2025 | #1753 | ↑367 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenton
Is Kenton a popular name?
Yes — Kenton currently ranks #1753 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kenton more common for boys or girls?
Kenton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kenton most popular?
Kenton peaked in 2014 in United States, with 188 recorded births that year.
Is Kenton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kenton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1885 in 1912 to #1753 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kenton?
At least 11,414 babies have been recorded with the name Kenton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kenton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kenton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kenton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kenton include Garrison, Mamadou.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kenton in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.