Kenric
Kenric is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fearless leader or royal ruler.
Origin and history
Kenric is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from elements meaning royal or bold ruler. It has seen low, sporadic usage in the United States, keeping it a distinctive choice. Today, it offers a traditional yet uncommon alternative to names like Kendrick or Kenneth.
Popularity in the United States
939 babies in the United States have been named Kenric since 1880. It ranks #3740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1895.
States where it is most popular
- LA (31.3 %)
- MS (14.6 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- NC (12.5 %)
- GA (11.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 420 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old English elements 'cene' (bold/keen) or 'cyne' (royal) combined with 'ric' (ruler/power).
- Fewer than 1,000 total boys in official U.S. records have been named Kenric since 1880.