Kenney
Kenney is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Born of fire or handsome.
Origin and history
Kenney is a masculine name derived as a variant of Kenny or from the Irish surname Ó Cionnaith, traditionally meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome'. It historically served as a given name and surname variant in the United States, though its usage as a given name has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,500 babies in the United States have been named Kenney since 1880. It ranks #2593 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24 %)
- CA (22.6 %)
- GA (7 %)
- AL (6.7 %)
- KY (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 100 |
| 1930-1940 | 167 |
| 1940-1950 | 318 |
| 1950-1960 | 507 |
| 1960-1970 | 507 |
| 1970-1980 | 268 |
| 1980-1990 | 232 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Nicknames
Ken
Fun facts
- Kenney shares origins with the Irish surname Ó Cionnaith and the given name Kenneth.
- It functions primarily as an alternative spelling of the classic nickname and given name Kenny.