Boys name · Illinois
Kenneth in Illinois
Kenneth was the 339th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 32 babies named Kenneth that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 74,568 babies Kenneth.
Popularity over time
Kenneth in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 63 | 29th |
| 1926 | 728 | 16th |
| 1943 | 1,282 | 13th |
| 1959 | 1,500 | 17th |
| 1976 | 447 | 37th |
| 1992 | 327 | 53rd |
| 2009 | 110 | 141st |
| 2025 | 32 | 339th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 29th in 1910 to 339th in 2025.
The most babies named Kenneth in Illinois in a single year was 1,584, in 1957. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1931.
Across the country, Kenneth reached its best rank of 6th in Utah (1910). See Kenneth in every state →
How popular is Kenneth in Illinois?
Kenneth was the 339th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 32 babies named Kenneth that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 74,568 babies Kenneth.
How many babies are named Kenneth in Illinois?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Kenneth in Illinois. The most babies named Kenneth in Illinois in a single year was 1,584, in 1957.
What is the rank of Kenneth in Illinois?
Kenneth ranked 339th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1931.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.