Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Handsome, Royal Oath, Sprung from Fire, Good-looking, Fiery
Pronunciation: KEH-nuhth, /ˈkɛnəθ/, K EH N IH TH
Popularity Rank: #939
The name Kenneth is of Celtic origin and means 'handsome' or 'born of fire'. It is a name with royal connotations, associated with Scottish kings and leaders.
The name Kenneth is of Scottish origin and means Handsome, Royal Oath, Sprung from Fire, Good-looking, Fiery, Born of Fire, Finely Made. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kenneth is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KEH-nuhth
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɛnəθ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH N IH TH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name Kenneth is recorded 68,142 times globally, ranking it as the 939th most common name worldwide.
Kenneth is most prevalent in United States of America, with 21,549 occurrences, making it the 253th most popular name in the country.
In Denmark, the name Kenneth is found among 1 in every 48 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #253 | 1 : 84 |
| Nigeria | #141 | 1 : 145 |
| South Africa | #250 | 1 : 361 |
| Hong Kong | #86 | 1 : 110 |
| United Kingdom | #451 | 1 : 145 |
| Singapore | #116 | 1 : 239 |
| Costa Rica | #97 | 1 : 61 |
| Malaysia | #642 | 1 : 945 |
| Denmark | #60 | 1 : 48 |
| Belgium | #372 | 1 : 177 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kenneth from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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