Kenton
Kenton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
The king's town or settlement on the River Kenn.
Origin and history
Kenton is an English name originally derived from a place name or surname meaning 'the king's settlement' or 'estate on the River Kenn'. It has a long history as a habitational surname before coming into use as a given name in the United States. While never a top-tier mainstream name, it maintains steady, consistent usage for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
11,280 babies in the United States have been named Kenton since 1880. It ranks #1116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1396.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- IN (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 121 |
| 1920-1930 | 239 |
| 1930-1940 | 381 |
| 1940-1950 | 681 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,410 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,369 |
| 1970-1980 | 934 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,393 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,412 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,303 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,493 |
| 2020-2029 | 544 |
Famous people named Kenton
- Kenton Duty: Actor, Singer
- Kenton Edelin: Basketball player
Nicknames
Ken, Kent
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to several locations in England, including places in Devon, Northumberland, and Greater London.
- Kenton has maintained a modest but persistent presence in American birth records for well over a century.