Kenney

Boy name

Kenney has been given to 2,505 babies in the U.S. since 1899. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,505

Peak year

1960 (94 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1899

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kenney — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kennedygirl

101,120 babies since 1912

Kennyboy

52,479 babies since 1908

Kenleygirl

8,451 babies since 1924

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2,541 babies since 1914

Jensboy

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Wendallboy

2,439 babies since 1904

Robyboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kenney?

Kenney has been given to 2,505 babies in the U.S. since 1899. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kenney peak?

Kenney peaked in 1960, when 94 babies were given the name.

Is Kenney a girl or boy name?

Kenney is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kenney are boys).

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