Kennth
Kennth is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Born of fire; handsome.
Origin and history
Kennth is a spelling variant or historical typographical error for the classic Scottish and Irish name Kenneth. Derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome', it carries deep Celtic heritage. In the United States, it appears in historical birth records as a rare variant.
Popularity in the United States
2,003 babies in the United States have been named Kennth since 1880. It ranks #2878 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.6 %)
- OH (13.4 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- MI (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 48 |
| 1930-1940 | 85 |
| 1940-1950 | 196 |
| 1950-1960 | 473 |
| 1960-1970 | 649 |
| 1970-1980 | 313 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kennth almost certainly originated as a record-keeping typo or phonetic spelling of Kenneth.
- Despite being rare, over 2,000 boys in the United States have been registered with this exact spelling since 1880.