Kenton Name Popularity and Statistics
Kenton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kenton?
Kenton is spelled K-E-N-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kenton Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,753
Recorded Births92
- Boys usage rose 367 places to #1,753 and recorded 22 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kenton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 92 | #1,753 |
| 2024 | Boys | 70 | #2,120 |
| 2023 | Boys | 75 | #2,014 |
| 2022 | Boys | 96 | #1,737 |
| 2021 | Boys | 96 | #1,700 |
| 2020 | Boys | 115 | #1,478 |
| 2019 | Boys | 126 | #1,401 |
| 2018 | Boys | 128 | #1,375 |
| 2017 | Boys | 137 | #1,314 |
| 2016 | Boys | 159 | #1,194 |
| 2015 | Boys | 182 | #1,080 |
| 2014 | Boys | 188 | #1,054 |
| 2013 | Boys | 163 | #1,115 |
| 2012 | Boys | 163 | #1,124 |
| 2011 | Boys | 136 | #1,264 |
| 2010 | Boys | 111 | #1,470 |
| 2009 | Boys | 152 | #1,186 |
| 2008 | Boys | 136 | #1,276 |
| 2007 | Boys | 125 | #1,341 |
| 2006 | Boys | 139 | #1,202 |
| 2005 | Boys | 122 | #1,272 |
| 2004 | Boys | 131 | #1,183 |
| 2003 | Boys | 133 | #1,134 |
| 2002 | Boys | 109 | #1,244 |
When Was Kenton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
188 recorded births
National rank #1,054
2015 · Boys
182 recorded births
National rank #1,080
1963 · Boys
174 recorded births
National rank #596
1958 · Boys
174 recorded births
National rank #586
Where Kenton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| PA | #742 | 11 |
| VA | #1,089 | 5 |
| TX | #1,760 | 9 |