Keneth
Keneth is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, comely, or born of fire.
Origin and history
Keneth is a variant spelling of the traditional Gaelic name Kenneth. It is derived from the historical Gaelic names Cainnech, meaning 'handsome' or 'comely', and Coinneach, associated with being born of fire. In the United States, it is a less common spelling compared to the double-'t' version.
Popularity in the United States
1,467 babies in the United States have been named Keneth since 1880. It ranks #3263 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.4 %)
- NY (35.5 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 122 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 215 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 87 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- Keneth is a simplified single-'t' spelling variant of the classic Scottish and Irish name Kenneth.