Kenton
Boy name · #1756 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
In 2025, 92 baby boys were named Kenton, placing it at #1756 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1080, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,565 boys born in 2025 was named Kenton.
The 113-year story
Kenton first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 188 boys were named Kenton — good for #1054 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kenton per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Kenton in class?
Kenton scores 76 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kenton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kenton is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kenton is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kentons were PA (11), TX (9), KY (6), VA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kenton
Statistically, parents drawn to Kenton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Benton, Klayton, Hamilton, Britton, and Kelton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kenton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1753 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2120 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2014 |
| 2022 | 96 | #1737 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1700 |
| 2020 | 115 | #1478 |
| 2019 | 126 | #1401 |
| 2018 | 128 | #1375 |
| 2017 | 137 | #1314 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1194 |
| 2015 | 182 | #1080 |
| 2014 | 188 | #1054 |
| 2013 | 163 | #1115 |
| 2012 | 163 | #1124 |
| 2011 | 136 | #1264 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1470 |
| 2009 | 152 | #1186 |
| 2008 | 136 | #1276 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1341 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1202 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1272 |
| 2004 | 131 | #1183 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1134 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1244 |
| 2001 | 114 | #1191 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kenton a popular boy name?
Kenton ranked #1756 among boys in 2025 with 92 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1080.
When was the name Kenton most popular?
Kenton peaked in 2014, when 188 American boys received the name (ranked #1054 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kenton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,565 newborn American boys was named Kenton. It scores 76/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.