Boys name · Iowa
Kenneth in Iowa
Kenneth was the 284th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 14 babies named Kenneth that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 21,138 babies Kenneth.
Popularity over time
Kenneth in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 31 | 18th |
| 1926 | 387 | 9th |
| 1943 | 419 | 15th |
| 1959 | 263 | 32nd |
| 1976 | 68 | 60th |
| 1992 | 32 | 112th |
| 2009 | 16 | 252nd |
| 2025 | 14 | 284th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 18th in 1910 to 284th in 2025.
The most babies named Kenneth in Iowa in a single year was 446, in 1923. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1922.
Across the country, Kenneth reached its best rank of 6th in Utah (1910). See Kenneth in every state →
How popular is Kenneth in Iowa?
Kenneth was the 284th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 14 babies named Kenneth that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 21,138 babies Kenneth.
How many babies are named Kenneth in Iowa?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Kenneth in Iowa. The most babies named Kenneth in Iowa in a single year was 446, in 1923.
What is the rank of Kenneth in Iowa?
Kenneth ranked 284th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1922.
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.