Kennard
Kennard is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bold guard or brave strength.
Origin and history
Kennard is an English name derived from the Old English elements 'cene' (bold) and 'heard' (brave/hard). Historically used as a surname and given name in Britain, it found modest usage as a first name in the United States throughout the 20th century. Today, it remains relatively rare, offering a traditional yet uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,711 babies in the United States have been named Kennard since 1880. It ranks #2488 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- MD (31.3 %)
- TX (24.9 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 125 |
| 1920-1930 | 188 |
| 1930-1940 | 281 |
| 1940-1950 | 267 |
| 1950-1960 | 385 |
| 1960-1970 | 340 |
| 1970-1980 | 246 |
| 1980-1990 | 348 |
| 1990-2000 | 248 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Kennard
- Kennard Cox: American football player
- Kennard Winchester: Basketball player
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- Kennard derives from the Old English personal name Cyneweard or Ceneheard.
- Like many traditional English names, it transitioned from an Old English personal name into a surname before being adopted as a given name.