Boys name · Tennessee
Kenneth in Tennessee
Kenneth was the 294th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 30 babies named Kenneth that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 28,794 babies Kenneth.
Popularity over time
Kenneth in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 101st |
| 1926 | 172 | 30th |
| 1943 | 458 | 16th |
| 1959 | 597 | 13th |
| 1976 | 209 | 29th |
| 1992 | 152 | 57th |
| 2009 | 72 | 122nd |
| 2025 | 30 | 294th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 101st in 1910 to 294th in 2025.
The most babies named Kenneth in Tennessee in a single year was 662, in 1956. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1956.
Across the country, Kenneth reached its best rank of 6th in Utah (1910). See Kenneth in every state →
How popular is Kenneth in Tennessee?
Kenneth was the 294th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 30 babies named Kenneth that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 28,794 babies Kenneth.
How many babies are named Kenneth in Tennessee?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Kenneth in Tennessee. The most babies named Kenneth in Tennessee in a single year was 662, in 1956.
What is the rank of Kenneth in Tennessee?
Kenneth ranked 294th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1956.
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.