Kenard
Kenard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave, bold, or royal guard.
Origin and history
Kenard is a rare masculine given name of Germanic and Old English origin, likely derived from roots meaning bold, brave, or royal guard. It functions as a variant of names like Kenelm or Kennard. It has historically seen low but steady usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
776 babies in the United States have been named Kenard since 1880. It ranks #3900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- FL (25 %)
- IL (25 %)
- MD (25 %)
- NC (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 102 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Kenard
- Kenard Lang: American football player, Coach
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- Kenard originated primarily as a patronymic surname before being adopted as a given name in the English-speaking world.
- Fewer than 800 total births have been recorded in the U.S. SSA records for Kenard since 1880.