Kennith
Kennith is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, born of fire, or fire-headed.
Origin and history
Kennith is a variant spelling of Kenneth, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic names Coinneach and Cinnéidigh. Historically associated with Scottish royalty, it saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, Kennith remains a less common, traditional alternative to the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
10,560 babies in the United States have been named Kennith since 1880. It ranks #1168 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.8 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- KY (9.6 %)
- WV (6.4 %)
- OK (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 190 |
| 1920-1930 | 669 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,304 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,743 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,064 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,801 |
| 1970-1980 | 959 |
| 1980-1990 | 736 |
| 1990-2000 | 531 |
| 2000-2010 | 325 |
| 2010-2019 | 178 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Kenneth MacAlpin, considered the first King of Scotland in the 9th century.
- Kennith represents a phonetic variant spelling of Kenneth that developed alongside the standard form.