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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kenton — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kento|Kentreal
EnglishBoy↓ Declining

Kenton

KEN-tun · 2 syllables

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#2117
↓ Declining
#2117
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1483 in 2020
5yr change
-97 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2117 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Kenton

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2117

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-97 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
English OriginPlace NameMasculine2-syllable-ton endingClassicGroundedTraditionalRareVintage feel
Character
steady reliabilityanalytical mindquiet confidencepractical wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kentons

versatileprofessionalexpressivededicatedathletic
STRONG
High confidence

Kenton is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2117 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -97 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2117 · very rare
Kenton at a Glance
Meaning:From the English place name Kent combined with Old English 'tūn' meaning settlement or town. Kenton refers to a settlement in the Kent region of England.
Language root:Old English · Kent + tūn
Peak rank:#1483 in 2020
5yr change:-97 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Kenton Duty
Actor
Kenton Powell
Football player
Similar Sound
BentonDentonWentonRentonLenton
Similar Style
Preston◈Ashton◈Beckett◈Sutton◈Colton
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kenton
EthanLogan◈MasonWyattNoahBrennan◈CooperLucas
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→ Stable
Sutton◈
English · #441
→ Stable
Colton
English · #98
→ Stable
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kenton illustration
Name Intelligence
Kenton · Overview
Summary

Kenton is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2117 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Kenton carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 97 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kenton.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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