Kenyon
Kenyon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fair-haired or blond; alternative locational connection to Lancashire, England.
Origin and history
Kenyon is a masculine given name derived from an Irish surname, which originates from the Gaelic personal name Caoinneán, meaning 'blond' or 'fair-haired'. It is also associated with a place name in Lancashire, England. In the United States, it has been moderately used as a given name since the late 19th century.
Popularity in the United States
7,977 babies in the United States have been named Kenyon since 1880. It ranks #1356 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1678.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- IL (8 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 80 |
| 1920-1930 | 147 |
| 1930-1940 | 164 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 243 |
| 1960-1970 | 335 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,178 |
| 1980-1990 | 738 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,138 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,470 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,069 |
| 2020-2029 | 249 |
Famous people named Kenyon
- Kenyon Martin: Basketball Player
- Kenyon Cox: Painter, Illustrator
Fun facts
- Kenyon transitioned from an Irish and English surname into a given name in English-speaking countries.
- The name is widely recognized in the U.S. due to Kenyon College, a prestigious liberal arts college founded in Ohio in 1824.