Kennon
Kennon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fair, handsome, or ancient.
Origin and history
Kennon is a name of Celtic origin, derived from Gaelic names meaning 'fair' or 'ancient'. It functions primarily as a rare masculine given name and surname in the United States. Its usage has remained low but consistent throughout modern U.S. records.
Popularity in the United States
1,796 babies in the United States have been named Kennon since 1880. It ranks #3020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1834.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.7 %)
- LA (26.6 %)
- AL (3.9 %)
- CA (3.9 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 61 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 165 |
| 1960-1970 | 207 |
| 1970-1980 | 234 |
| 1980-1990 | 228 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 226 |
| 2010-2019 | 175 |
| 2020-2029 | 93 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- Kennon originally developed as a Scottish and Irish surname before being adopted as a given name.
- It shares a soft two-syllable rhythm with more common names like Lennon, Kennan, and Cannon.