Kenyan

Boy name

Kenyan has been given to 968 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

968

Peak year

2006 (65 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Kenyagirl

27,553 babies since 1952

Kenyonboy

8,164 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kenyan?

Kenyan has been given to 968 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kenyan peak?

Kenyan peaked in 2006, when 65 babies were given the name.

Is Kenyan a girl or boy name?

Kenyan is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Kenyan are boys).

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