Kenrick
Kenrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Royal power, fearless ruler, or chief ruler.
Origin and history
Kenrick is a classic Germanic given name derived from roots meaning royal or fearless ruler. It has deep historical roots in medieval Britain, particularly through Anglo-Saxon usage. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,265 babies in the United States have been named Kenrick since 1880. It ranks #3433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- NY (75.3 %)
- CA (19.1 %)
- FL (3.1 %)
- TX (2.6 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 239 |
| 1990-2000 | 267 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 147 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Famous people named Kenrick
- Kenrick Ellis: American football player
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Rick
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English elements 'cyne' (royal) or 'cene' (bold/keen) combined with 'ric' (ruler).
- While used as a given name since the Middle Ages, Kenrick also developed into an English and Welsh surname.